FG flags off N2.6bn Adada dam project

By Tony Edike

ENUGU – THE Federal Government has commenced work on the N2.57 billion Adada River Dam project in Igbo-Etiti and Uzo-Uwani local government areas of Enugu North senatorial district.

Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Water Resources, Ambassador Godknows Igali, who represented the Federal Government during the flag off, said the dam project was the biggest Federal Government project in the area since the establishment of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, over 40 years ago.

He warned the three host communities not to do anything that could hamper the expected hitch-free execution of the project billed to be delivered within 24 months.

Igali explained that the dam was expected to provide potable water, electricity and irrigation for agricultural activities. He described the project as one of the several milestones of the Federal Government towards sustainable development and economic empowerment.

He said: “We have a university quite alright, but the university was built and handed over to the government. This is the first project the Federal Government is initiating on its own and it is a landmark development.

Senator Ayogu Eze, who was at the flag off, noted that the project had gone through reviews, and promised to ensure that there was budgetary provisions until the project was completed.