State approves N300 million for dam construction

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Governor Jibrilla Bindow of Adamawa State

The Adamawa State Government on Wednesday approved N300 million for dam construction in Nasarawo, in Demsa Local Government Area of the state.

Alhaji Rufa’i Ahmed, Commissioner for Water Resources, made this known while briefing newsmen shortly after the state executive council meeting in Yola.

Ahmed said that the dam, when constructed, would end the problem of water supply as well as enhance irrigation activities in the area.

He said that the construction would commence as soon as the money was released.

Alhaji Hassan Pakka, Commissioner for Rural Infrastructure also announced that the council approved electrification of some rural communities in the state.

Pakka said that the electrification was not just for beautification but for security purpose.

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