FG approves N5.6b water project for Plateau

The Federal Government has approved N5.6 billion for the completion of Mangu Dam to boost water supply in Plateau State.
On completion, the project would serve about 10 communities with a population of about 700,000.
This was disclosed by the Minister of Water Resources, Sarah Ochekpe, who spoke with State House correspondents after the weekly Federal Executive Council meeting presided over by President Goodluck Jonathan.
The Minister said the contract was awarded to Messrs Infiouest Limited, with a completion period of 36 months.
According to Ochekpe, the benefiting communities include Mangu, Gindiri, Mangu Hale, Kudunu, Vodni, Payam, Pushit, Ampier, Mangun and Lagai.
She said N5.4 billion of the project is being made available by President Jonathan from the Hydraulic Infrastructure and National Security Fund, with another N100 million appropriated for the project in the 2014 budget, while the balance of N101 million will be provided in the 2015 budget to complete the project.