Ministry Warns Against Indiscriminate Dumping Of Refuse

Director Dams and Reservoir Operations in the Ministry of Water Resources Mr Danjuma Madaki has warned Nigerians to stop dumping refuse in dams across the country.
Madaki, who was represented by Acting Director, Dams and Reservoir Operations in the Ministry,Mr Lawal Muhammad, gave the warning at the 2nd edition of Media Water Week in Abuja.
He said that dams could be constructed to ensure the supply of potable water for residents and so should be kept clean.
Madaki urged residents to keep dams clean and safe from any form of contamination for proper hygiene.
He said that dams generated electricity if managed well, as effective electricity supply could be boosted by dams.
According to Madaki, nine dams had been completed in the country between 2016 and 2020 while 11 dams would be completed before 2023.
He said that dams had created 20,400 direct jobs and 16,000 indirect jobs for citizens.
Madaki said that the completion of 20 dams before 2023 would foster tourism, food security, water supply, power generation and flood control among others.
, Director of River Basin Operations and Inspectorate in the MinistryMr John Ochigbo said there were so many dams and irrigation infrastructure that were not properly maintained, which were managed by his department.
Ochigbo said that the Integrated River Basin Management (IRBM) was a conflict resolution scheme that promoted awareness, equitable efficiency, and sustainable water management.
committed observer.
”This is especially when the community is under stress or undergoing rapid, disorienting change, hence the media is known as the fourth estate of realm,” he
said.