The Chief of Staff to Kogi State Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo, Alhaji Ali Bello, on Friday inspected the ongoing rehabilitation of the Greater Lokoja Water Works, reaffirming the government’s commitment to restoring potable water supply to Lokoja and neighbouring communities.

Bello inspected key sections of the water treatment plant to assess the progress of work by contractors and the project team.

He said the inspection underscored Governor Ododo’s determination to improve critical infrastructure and ensure sustainable public utilities, stressing that the administration remained committed to providing essential social amenities.

Bello and his delegation were received by the Commissioner for Water Resources, Engr. Yahaya M. D. Farouk.

Farouk expressed appreciation for the visit, describing it as encouraging and strategic.

He reaffirmed the ministry’s commitment to achieving the administration’s targets, adding that the rehabilitation was progressing in line with engineering standards.

The commissioner assured the government and residents that the project would be completed within the stipulated timeframe.