The Nasarawa State Government says it is committed to providing potable water and quality education. The Commissioner for Water Resources and Rural Development, Mohammed Muluku, stated this on Wednesday in Lafia. He spoke during a courtesy visit by the management of Nasarawa State University, Keffi. The visit was to congratulate him on his reappointment as commissioner.
Nasarawa State has faced water shortages for years. In 2020, residents of Lafia protested over lack of potable water. The state government has invested in boreholes and water schemes. Education is another priority. In 2023, Governor Abdullahi Sule launched a school renovation programme. The state university has expanded. But infrastructure deficits remain. The commissioner’s statement is a reaffirmation of existing priorities.
Muluku said water is essential to human development. “He who provides water provides life,” he said. He noted the government is building school structures and providing equipment. He drummed up support for Governor Sule’s administration. The university registrar, Bala Ahmed, congratulated Muluku and thanked the governor for the reappointment. The visit was ceremonial. It produced no new policy announcements. The government’s commitment is rhetorical until budgets and projects demonstrate otherwise. Water and education are recurring campaign themes. Delivery is the challenge.
Winners: The commissioner, who gains visibility. The university, which maintains ties with the state government. The governor, who gets public support. Losers: Residents without water, who await delivery. Students in poorly equipped schools. Taxpayers, if promises are not met.
Bottom Line: Commitment is easy. Delivery is hard. Nasarawa’s water and education challenges require more than courtesy visits.