Sokoto State’s push for safe, sustainable water took centre stage at the 2026 World Water Summit in Singapore, where a high‑level delegation from the Ministry of Water Resources showcased Governor Ahmed Aliyu’s commitment to improving water access for residents.
The delegation included Commissioner for Water Resources, Aminu Abdullahi; General Manager, Sokoto State Water Board, Engr. Aminu Haruna Mika’ilu, and Director of Dams and Reservoirs, Engr. Shehu Suleman.
Their participation signals the administration’s intent to align Sokoto’s water policies with international standards.
At the summit, the team took part in technical sessions, knowledge‑sharing with global water experts, and bilateral talks to forge strategic partnerships.
“Governor Ahmed Aliyu is determined that Sokoto people will enjoy clean, reliable and sustainable water,” Hon. Aminu Abdullahi said on the sidelines of the event. “This summit gave us a platform to learn global best practices in water treatment, conservation and infrastructure management that we can adapt at home.”
Engr. Mika’ilu said the delegation explored innovations in solar‑powered water schemes, reducing non‑revenue water, and smart metering systems already transforming supplies in cities such as Singapore and Amsterdam.
Engr. Suleman added that discussions on dam safety, reservoir management and climate‑resilient infrastructure will inform ongoing projects on the Rima River Basin and other state dams.
The trip coincides with Governor Aliyu’s intensification of work on the Greater Sokoto Water Supply Scheme, rehabilitation of treatment plants in Wamakko and Kware, and installation of solar boreholes across the 23 local government areas.
Officials say insights from Singapore will accelerate those projects, cut costs and improve service delivery.
Civil society groups welcomed the international engagement, saying exposure to global models should strengthen accountability and efficiency in Sokoto’s water sector.
Residents in water‑stressed communities such as Runjin Sambo and Gidan Dare, who have seen improved supply in recent months, expressed optimism that the new partnerships will bring lasting relief.
Governor Aliyu has reaffirmed that water is a pillar of his 9‑Point Smart Agenda and vowed no community would be left behind.
With connections from the Singapore summit now in place, the state government says the next phase will focus on pilot projects and technical cooperation agreements with development partners.
