Good News: Governor Masari To Boost Portable Water Supply In LGAs, Set to Drill Seven Hundred And Sixty Five Solar Power And Hand Pump Boreholes In Katsina State.

Katsina state government have concluded  arrangements to drill seven hundred and sixty five solar powered and hand pump boreholes  across communities of State

Katsina State Governor Rt.Hon Aminu Bello Masari disclosed this while  receiving the European union Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr.Mikel Arion who paid him a courtesy call at Muhammadu Buhari Government House, Katsina on Wednesday 12 October 2016.

Governor Masari  said  that the state government is working with development partners in the provision of safe water to people

The Governor further stressed the need for advocacy on climate change. He pointed out that with the right sensitisation and involvement of traditional institutions, the effects of climate change could be reduced.

Governor Masari noted that mass movement creates tension but through the development of people, the environment could be conquered.

He also stressed the need for the development of extension services to improve agricultural output through rainfed and irrigation.

While assuring of support and cooperation to development partners, Governor Aminu Masari reiterated the cardinal objective of his administration to restore education, agriculture, water supply health and security in the state.

Earlier, the European union Ambassador, Mr Mikel Arion expressed the resolve of the Union to co-finance the solar electricity process, especially on transmission line.
Ambassador Mikel Arion said he was in katsina to launch the renewable energy centre at Umar Musa Yar'adua University for the fight against drought and desertification.