The Kebbi State Government has pledged to fully implement the $700 million Federal Government–World Bank-assisted Sustainable Urban and Rural Water Supply, Sanitation, and Hygiene (SURWASH) Programme.
A combined team from the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and the World Bank is currently in the state for an assessment of the water sector, a key step toward the programme’s rollout.
The Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Yakubu Tafida, stated this when he received a combined team from the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and the World Bank on an assessment of the water sector.
Receiving the delegation on Tuesday in Birnin Kebbi, the SSF expressed the state’s strong commitment to the successful execution of the project.
“The administration of Governor Nasir Idris is committed to meeting all requirements of the programme, including necessary budgetary provisions,” Tafida stated.
“In return, we expect the sponsors to also fulfill their obligations to ensure the success of the scheme.”
Also speaking, the Team Leader and National Coordinator of the SURWASH Programme, Engr. Abdulhamid Gwaram, described Kebbi as a front-runner in the initiative.
“The Federal Ministry of Water Resources recognizes Kebbi State’s commitment to implementing the water supply, sanitation, and hygiene project,” Gwaram said.
“The state has successfully graduated from the eligibility phase and is now in the second round, moving toward the final stage of readiness and accessibility.”
According to him, the programme operates on a results-based financing model, where access to funding depends on evidence of positive implementation and impact.
“We are confident that Kebbi State has the capacity, capability, and commitment to deliver,” he added.
Similarly, the Commissioner for Water Resources, Bello Ka’oje, praised Governor Nasir Idris for his dedication to partnering with both the Federal Government and the World Bank in enhancing sustainable water supply and sanitation across the state.
