Kaduna South Senatorial District to Benefit from N194M Solar-Powered Boreholes Project
A significant development initiative has been approved for the Kaduna South Senatorial District, marking a major New Year’s gift for the region. Following the visit of the Lord Mayor of Leeds City and his wife, Distinguished Senator Barr. Sunday Marshall Katung, the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals (OSSAP-SDGs) announced the award of a contract for a vital water infrastructure project.
CWM Contracting Ltd. has been awarded the contract for the construction of nine solar-powered boreholes with mini-treatment plants, designed to improve access to clean water across the district.
The contract, valued at N194,678,750, was approved by the OSSAP-SDGs Tenders Board during its meeting on September 18, 2024, and is expected to be completed within eight weeks of formal contract execution.
The solar-powered boreholes will be installed in strategic locations within the senatorial district, including:
- School of Nursing, College of Education, Jema’a LGA
- Federal School of Statistics, Manchok, Kaura LGA
- Antong, Kachia LGA
- Zitti Community, Madakiya Central
- Bakin Kasuwa Zango Urban, Zonkwa Market, Zango Kataf LGA
- Gauta Community, Kaduna South Federal Constituency
A statement released by Usman A. Shuaibu, head of procurement at OSSAP-SDGs, emphasized the importance of strict adherence to the contract’s terms, which include no advance or interim payments. The agreement is fixed and non-transferable, ensuring that the project stays on track.
The contractor is expected to formally accept the offer within three days and coordinate with the Sustainable Project Unit and Legal Unit of OSSAP-SDGs for further specifications and contract formalization. This initiative promises to bring lasting improvements in access to clean water and better living conditions for the residents of Kaduna South.
