AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK TO PARTNER KADUNA STATE ON POWER & WATER SUPPLY

The African Development Bank (ADB) has consented to partner with Kaduna State Government in the areas of Power and Water Supply. This was disclosed at the headquarters of the Bank in Tunis by the President of the Bank Mr. Donald Kaberuka in his office when the delegation of Kaduna State Government led by His Excellency Arc Mohammed Namadi Sambo paid him a working visit today. Mr. Kaberuka, who was delighted to receive the delegation in his office, promised to give priority attention to these two areas. He immediately directed for a Technical Meeting with two of his vice presidents; Mr. Booby J. Bittman Vice President Operations and Mr. Ordu Aloysus Uche

The President, while delivering his remarks promised to support the Zaria Water Project on Reticulation and Distribution services. Towards this end, he promised to send a Review Mission Team in January 2010.

Similarly, at the technical session by top officials, Including Dr Shehu Yahaya Executive Director Operations, they enthused the willingness of the bank to support Higher Education as it is their priority area.

On the Millennium City initiative, the bank was ecstatic that such a laudable project is in the pipeline in Kaduna State. They however, advised the State to appoint a Transaction Adviser to the project.

Finally, the Bank promised to join hands with the State to support Public Private Partnership projects currently run by the State.

SIGNED:

Umar Sani

Special Adviser Media & Public Affairs