Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf has approved the sum of N6.8 billion for the construction of the Dansoshiya dam and irrigation infrastructure project in Kiru local government area of the state.
According to a statement issued to the press by the Governor’s Special Adviser on Information, Ibrahim Adam, the project was part of the administration’s commitment to boosting agriculture and ensuring food security across the state and beyond.
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Adam said, “While Kiru and neighbouring Bebeji Local Government Areas are the immediate beneficiaries, the project is expected to have a far-reaching impact across all 44 local governments of Kano State. “Other states in Nigeria will also benefit from the resulting increase in commodity farm produce and mechanisation, similar to what is seen in Kura’s rice market and the Gafan agricultural hub.
“The Dansoshiya Dam, once completed, is projected to have a storage capacity of 3.1 billion litres of water. Adam explained that approximately 1,000 hectares of land have been earmarked for irrigation, with 500 hectares slated for development in the initial phase of the project.”
He emphasised that between 1,000 and 3,000 farmers are expected to directly benefit from the irrigation scheme during the first phase alone.
“This initiative will not only empower our farmers but also enhance agricultural productivity, generate employment, and contribute to the state’s economic growth,” the adviser stated.
Adam, therefore, added that while the duration of the project will depend on the terms agreed upon with the construction company, the nature of the work, especially the requirement for intensive compaction and engineering precision, necessitates ample time to ensure durability and quality.
He said the Dansoshiya dam project is one of the key infrastructure initiatives under Governor Yusuf’s administration aimed at reviving Kano’s agricultural potential and expanding access to irrigation for year-round farming.
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