Nigerian State Starts 17 Water Projects

The Nigerian state of Anambra has launched 17 new water projects at a total cost of N2.55bn ($16.5m) under its medium-term water supply programme.

The water projects will benefit 40 communities across the state’s three senatorial zones of Awkuzu–Ifitedunu, Agulu-Adazi and Nimo–Enugwu Ukwu.

The Nibo project involves the construction of a 400,000l³ reservoir and a 25,000gal distribution network to serve neighbouring Nwankwu.

The water projects are part of the Anambra state government’s efforts to achieve its Millennium Development Goals by 2015, according to www.vanguardngr.com.