The Federal Authorities on Wednesday inaugurated the Odo-Ape Dam in Kabba/Bunu Native Authorities Space of Kogi, the Ministry of Water Sources and Sanitation stated on Thursday in Abuja.
The dam has a capability of three.5 million cubic liters of water and might irrigate 700 hectares of agricultural land, benefiting greater than 2,800 farmers.
It has the capability to facilitate the manufacturing of three,000 tonnes of grains and greens yearly and generate half a billion naira in income, whereas selling aquaculture improvement.
It can additionally contribute to meals safety, create employment, alleviate poverty and enhance rural improvement, particularly in Kogi.
The Minister of Water Sources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, stated on the inauguration that the dam would considerably enhance financial progress, job creation and poverty eradication.
He famous that the inauguration was consistent with President Bola Tinubu's 'Renewed Hope' agenda and the declaration of a state of emergency on meals safety.
The minister additionally stated that the Federal Authorities is dedicated to growing water assets for socio-economic progress, together with human consumption, agriculture, business and sanitation.
He added that the inauguration of the dam underlined the federal authorities's dedication to optimize the nation's water assets and guarantee year-round agriculture to spice up meals manufacturing.
He expressed optimism in addressing the wants of the host group and pledged to work with state governments, numerous companies, improvement companions and donor organizations to realize this aim.
The minister introduced the donation of a solar-powered irrigation pump to the group.
Utsev additionally secured a strong monitoring and analysis framework for challenge accountability to make sure sustainable water provide administration, sanitation and hygiene for a wholesome society.
“Making the Odo-Ape Dam operational is taken into account an important step in the direction of poverty alleviation and socio-economic well-being, contributing to meals safety and financial prosperity in Kogi,” he stated.
In his remarks, Dr. promised Adeniyi Aremu, Managing Director of the Decrease Niger River Basin Improvement Authority, has expressed his dedication to implementing a water assets improvement coverage to enhance the standard of lifetime of Nigerians.
Aremu famous that the distribution of solar-powered irrigation pumps in Kogi and Kwara had saved farmers cash and in addition improved agricultural manufacturing within the two states.
