The Jigawa State Government has approved the release of N241.7 million for the construction of 90 hand pumps in selected communities across the 27 local government areas of the state.
This was disclosed by the State Commissioner for Information, Alhaji Sagir Muhammad, shortly after the State Executive Council meeting held at the Government House, Dutse.
He added that the objective of the project is to ensure adequate supply of clean drinking water to the targeted communities.