N-HYPPADEC Donates Two Boreholes to Gombe Community Ahead of Major Water Intervention

N-HYPPADEC Donates Two Boreholes to Gombe Community Ahead of Major Water Intervention

By Auwal Ilyasu, Gombe

The National Hydroelectric Power Producing Areas Development Commission (N-HYPPADEC) has donated two boreholes to the Dukku Local Government Area (LGA) of Gombe State as an immediate relief measure to address persistent water scarcity in the community.

The intervention comes ahead of a full-scale plan by the commission to rehabilitate and expand the Dukku water supply scheme, following a recent technical assessment of the area.

Gombe State Commissioner for Water, Environment, and Forest Resources, Mohammed Saidu Fawu, confirmed that the boreholes will be constructed at no cost to the state government, describing the move as a critical short-term response to the acute water challenges faced by residents.

According to him, the boreholes will be powered by hybrid systems, significantly reducing reliance on electricity and diesel and ensuring more sustainable access to water.

“This immediate intervention will go a long way in alleviating the suffering of the people. The cost of accessing water in Dukku is currently very high, with residents relying heavily on vendors transporting water over long distances,” Fawu stated.

He noted that the donation underscores the commission’s commitment to fast-tracking solutions while laying the groundwork for a long-term upgrade of the town’s water infrastructure.

Director of Operations at N-HYPPADEC, Engr. Ilyasu Abdullahi Wara, had earlier indicated that the commission is working towards a comprehensive intervention that will address the root causes of water scarcity in the area.

The planned project includes upgrading existing facilities, improving raw water intake from nearby sources, and expanding storage capacity to meet growing demand.

Wara emphasized that the commission is targeting rapid mobilization to the site within weeks, given the urgency of the situation and the need to act before the onset of the rainy season.

Chairman of Dukku LGA, Adamu Muhammad Waziri, alongside the Emir of Dukku, Alhaji Haruna Abdulkadir Rashid, commended N-HYPPADEC for the timely intervention, noting that the community has endured years of inadequate water supply.

Residents of Dukku largely depend on boreholes and water vendors, often at high cost, making the commission’s intervention a critical lifeline as efforts intensify to deliver a sustainable and long-term water solution.