The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) has convened with stakeholders to address the declining water levels in the Sokoto River, which now flows only during the rainy season. This decline significantly impacts agricultural and human activities in the region, prompting urgent action.
During a national validation workshop in Abuja, NIHSA’s Director General Clement Nze, represented by Stephen Jabo, emphasized the government’s commitment to restoring water supply in Wamako, Sokoto State. Themed “Improving Integrated Water Resources Management, Knowledge-Based Management and Governance of the Niger Basin and the Iullemeden-Taoudeni/Tanezrouft Aquifer System,” the workshop focused on sustainable water solutions.
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A pilot project, aiming to resolve persistent water scarcity in Wamako and surrounding areas, was discussed. This initiative responds to climate change's adverse effects on the Sokoto basin's water resources, targeting efficient groundwater management, pollution mitigation, climate adaptation, and integrated management of surface and groundwater.
Communication consultant Thomas Adebayo stressed the importance of addressing water quality issues linked to activities such as borehole drilling, agricultural practices, drainage patterns, and waste disposal in Sokoto and Katsina. Effective communication is deemed crucial for the project's successful implementation.
