By Longtong Ibrahim, Kano
Minister of Water Resources, Engr.Suleiman Adamu has said it’s imperative for the Gadar Sarkin Kogi at Tiga in Bebeji Local Government Area to be closed for both motorists and pedestrians for their own safety.
He made the statement on tuesday during a joint assessment visit to the Tiga and Bagauda Dams respectively with the Governor of Kano State Dr.Abdullahi Umar Ganduje.
The Minister also explained that the spillway at the two dams are functioning properly therefore debunked the rumours being spread by some mischief makers that flood had affected Tiga and Bagauda Dams, adding that the level of the water of the dams has not risen.
He directed the Hadejia Jama’are River Basin Development Authority who are major partners to continue with routine maintenance of the dams.
The Governor of Kano State who was represented by his deputy and APC Gubernatorial Candidate Dr.Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna assures of the commitment of the government towards ensuring protection of lives and properties of its citizens.
He further called on the people to desist from spraying fake stories of incidents that have not occurred.
The Governor described the visit as a demonstration of concern by the Federal Government to the development of the State and, therefore extended his appreciation to President Muhammadu Buhari through the Minister for the timely response.
In attendance during the visit were the Senator representing Kano South Constituency Alh.Kabiru Ibrahim Gaya, Commissioners, Federal and Kano State Government Officials and Chairmen of Local Governments.
