The Federal Government, on Saturday, flagged off the reconstruction and upgrade of the Alau Dam in Maiduguri, Borno State.
Papers News reports that the Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Joseph Terlumun Utsev, who flagged off the reconstruction, said President Bola Tinubu’s administration was committed to enhancing water resource infrastructure, ensuring flood control, and fostering economic growth in the region.
He noted that the devastating flood of 10th September 2024, which affected Maiduguri and surrounding communities, necessitated the urgent intervention by the government.