….government begins emergency repairs
By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto
The Sokoto State Government has commenced emergency measures to restore water supply following the rupture of a major pipeline that transports raw water to treatment facilities, disrupting water distribution across Sokoto metropolis and neighbouring communities.
The Commissioner for Water Resources, Alhaji Aminu Abdullahi Iya (Iyan Sokoto), gave the assurance on Wednesday during an inspection of the damaged pipeline section along the Sokoto River.
Leading officials of the Ministry of Water Resources and the Sokoto State Water Board, the commissioner assessed the extent of damage caused by the pipeline rupture, which occurred on Sunday night after a heavy downpour.
