Katsina Water Board Fires Back: Gov Radda’s ‘Borehole’ Project Actually Serves 55,000 with Solar Tech
Katsina Water Board Sets Record Straight: Radda’s Project Is Engineering Marvel, Not ‘Just Boreholes’ The Katsina State Water Board has vehemently refuted media reports downplaying Governor Dikko Radda’s newly commissioned water infrastructure, revealing the ₦2.8 billion project serves 55,000+ residents across eight metropolitan zones with cutting-edge solar technology. Managing Director Engr. Hassan Tingling dismissed criticism as "deliberate misinformation" in a fiery statement. Project Breakdown: More Than Just Boreholes Tingling detailed the comprehensive system:✅ 80 Solar-Powered Boreholes Yield: 0.6+ liters/sec per borehole Tech: AC/DC submersible pumps + 112,000W monocrystalline solar panels✅ Massive Storage Infrastructure Steel tanks: 360m³ and 225m³ capacities on 12m towers✅ Distribution Network 15km reticulation using UPVC pipes Strategic Beneficiary Zones The project targets critical areas: Federal Teaching Hospital Housing Estate Tudun Yanlihidda Sabuwar Unguwa Rahamawa Abattoir Makera Housing Estate Barhim Housing Estate Bayin NYSC Camp Community Additional undisclosed locations Due Process & Transparency Assurance Procurement: Approved by Katsina […]
