By Emmanuel Awari-Jalingo
The Taraba Urban WASH Media Network on Wednesday urged the the Taraba Government to expand the pipelines in Gembu town to accommodate the growing population due to the planned commencement of the Mambilla power project.
Alhaji Sadiq Adamu, the Chairman of the media network made the call at its quarterly review meeting in Jalingo.
Adamu explained that the pipelines currently supplying portable water in Gembu at the moment were obsolete and thus cannot function maximally.
He explained that the population growth had already overwhelmed the available water infrastructure in the area even before the full take off of the Mambilla power project which was expected to swell up the population.
Adamu also made case for expansion of water infrastructure in other towns like Wukari, Takum, Zing, Bali among others.
He noted that the media partnership with Taraba Water and Sewerage Corporation (TAWACO) was beginning to have positive impact on the improvement of water sanitation and hygiene issues.
“Most of the pipelines in these towns have been there since the 1980s and have therefore become obsolete.
“There is urgent need for not just replacement but also for expansion to meet up with the growing population on the towns,” he said.
Mr Musa Siam, the Managing Director of TAWASCO commended the media network for the massive reportage of the water sanitation and hygiene services in the state.
Represented by Mr Elijah Kungwe, Assistant Head of Department Non- Revenue Water, Musa charged the media to keep the tempo of reportage in order to achieve a healthier society.
The civil society organizations that are implementing WASH activities in the three senatorial zones presented report of the establishment of WASH clubs in primary and secondary schools in the state.
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