Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State and French Ambassador Marc Fonbaustier have launched the construction of 14.5 kilometres of high-capacity transmission pipelines in Enugu. The pipelines will run from Nsude to the Terminal Reservoir at Miliken Hill, significantly strengthening the water supply to Enugu metropolis. This project is part of Governor Mbah's efforts to provide reliable and sustainable water supply to the people of the state.
The project is supported by the French Development Agency under the Third National Urban Water Sector Reform Programme. Governor Mbah stated that the construction of the transmission pipeline will improve public health by reducing waterborne diseases, support businesses, and drive economic growth. He also noted that his administration has increased water generation from 2 million litres daily to 120 million litres in 180 days and is working to replace old asbestos pipes with ductile iron pipes.
The French Ambassador expressed the government of France's commitment to supporting the urban water sector in Nigeria, with $340 million invested over the past decade. He lauded Governor Mbah's leadership and expressed the readiness of the French government to partner with Enugu State in various areas.
Governor Mbah and Ambassador Fonbaustier also reinforced their commitment to stronger partnerships in education, aviation, agriculture, agro-industrialisation, and culture. The governor called for private sector participation in the downstream water sector, seeking recommendations for companies to work with.
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