The Federal Authorities stated it has intensified works on the Otukpo Multipurpose Dam in Benue State, a project designed to carry as much as 130 million cubic metres of water, following a web site inspection by the Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Terlumun Utsev.

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The Minister visited the dam web site at Otobi Akpa in Otukpo Native Authorities Space throughout his nationwide inspection of dams, irrigation schemes, water provide and sanitation amenities.

Addressing stakeholders on the web site, Prof Utsev defined that President Tinubu had ordered a nationwide analysis of water infrastructure to establish obstacles affecting water provide and sanitation, noting that exact consideration was being given to deserted or unfinished dams, amenities impacted by siltation and people going through potential structural dangers.

He stated the inspection was to establish the extent of remaining work on the Otukpo Dam to pave the best way for its immediate completion, saying tthe project, when absolutely executed, would have a storage capacity of 130 million cubic metres, produce about 3.3 megawatts of hydroelectric energy, present clear water, help irrigation on roughly 2,000 hectares of farmland and have 13 kilometres of inner entry roads.

The Minister additional outlined that the project scope covers the development of a 22-metre-high earth-fill embankment stretching over 2,468.64 metres, detailed floor investigation works, a stepped concrete spillway with a bridge, inlet and outlet buildings, hydropower amenities, in addition to a 13.30-kilometre entry highway.

Prof. Utsev stated research of the aquifer system in Zone C of Benue State confirmed that finishing the Otukpo Dam represents probably the most sensible and long-term resolution to water provide challenges within the space.

He added that the dam would serve communities throughout Zone C and likewise provide water to components of Zone B.

He assured residents that the Federal Authorities was dedicated to addressing their issues and would deploy all crucial sources to make sure the project is accomplished directly.