Benue: Gov. Ortom set to revive Amelladu Water Works

The Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, has unveiled plans to revive the 9,000 cubic metres Amelladu Water Works in the state.

 

Ortom disclosed that his government will liaise with the Federal Government and some development partners to revive the water works.

 

He gave the assurance while speaking journalists, shortly after inspecting structures at the water works in Amelladu, Ipav in Gboko Local Government Area of the state.

 

Ortom said the project which was initiated and completed by the Ibrahim Babangida-led Government in 1993 and handed over to the Benue State Government suffered vandalism in 2008, rendering it malfunctional.

 

According to the Governor, the huge financial resources required to revive the water works necessitated the partnership with Federal Government and development partners, stressing that the project if completed, would serve the water needs of Gboko and its environs.

 

He said the new management of the State Water Board was making significant progress in completion of Greater Makurdi Water Works, pointing out that when completed, the water needs of Makurdi people would be addressed.

 

Ortom, who also inspected work on the Tor Tiv Palace, Shaahu Road as well as other ongoing township roads in Gboko, commended the quality and speed of work and charged the contractors on timely competition.