Kogi State Government has handed over the Greater Lokoja Water Works to Gamji Nigeria Company Limited for emergency rehabilitation, with the project expected to be completed within four months.
The handover ceremony took place on Monday at the facility and was performed by the Commissioner for Water Resources, Engr. Yahaya Farouk.
Farouk said Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo approved the emergency electromechanical repairs to restore potable water supply to residents of Lokoja metropolis.
He urged the contractor to complete the project within the stipulated timeframe to enable the resumption of water supply to Ganaja and Tank A of the Greater Lokoja water supply system.
The commissioner also called on the management of the facility to cooperate fully with the contractor to ensure the smooth execution of the project.
In his remarks, the representative of Gamji Nigeria Company Limited, Engr. Michael Oko, expressed appreciation to the state government for awarding the contract to the company and assured that the project would be delivered within the agreed timeframe.
The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Water Resources, Alhassan Omakoji, and the General Manager of the Kogi State Water Board, Engr. Lawal Momohjimoh, in their separate remarks described the handover as a significant step towards resolving the water supply challenge in Lokoja and commended the Ododo administration for prioritising the welfare of residents.
