The Kano State Small Towns Water Supply and Sanitation Agency (KASSTOWA) has strengthened security at Joda Waterworks to prevent vandalism, theft and unauthorised access to critical water infrastructure.
The measure followed an assessment visit by the agency’s Interim Managing Director Engr. Sani Bala to evaluate the security situation at the facility.
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KASSTOWA said additional security personnel had been deployed to safeguard the waterworks and ensure continuity of water supply.
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The agency said the intervention aligned with the commitment of the administration of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf to protecting public assets and delivering essential services, in collaboration with the Commissioner for Water Resources.
Under the leadership of its Managing Director,, KASSTOWA reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening infrastructure protection and promoting collaboration among relevant agencies.
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The agency urged community leaders, traditional institutions, youth organisations and residents to remain vigilant, report suspicious activities and cooperate with security personnel to protect water facilities.
It emphasised that safeguarding water infrastructure was a collective responsibility requiring the active participation of host communities and other stakeholders.