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66 small-town water schemes, 32 completed
Contracts for 66 small-town water supply schemes, with 32 completed and operational or ready for commissioning.
32of 66
Schemes completed
500+
Boreholes rehabilitated
₦10.25bn
21 small towns under way
182,000
People targeted
The state awarded contracts for 66 small-town water supply schemes. 32 have been completed and are operational or ready for commissioning.
Over 500 boreholes have also been rehabilitated, and the state reports 120 solar-powered boreholes, with 60 more under construction.
The schemes are run by the new Small Towns Water Supply and Sanitation Agency (STOWASSA). In February 2026, projects worth ₦10.25 billion were under way in 21 small towns across seven LGAs, targeting clean water for about 182,000 people. Rehabilitation and expansion in Baure and Tudun Iya, at ₦962.07 million, will serve another 21,000 residents.
Sources
Figures are as reported in these sources. Most are the state government's own statements.
