By Austin Maho
The Water Supply Division of CGC Nigeria Limited is handling a crirical project in providing the Nigeria capital of Abuja with clean driking watee by laying the pipeline foe rhis all impprrant projwct.
CGC has extensive business advantages in the field of engineering projects, internationally competitive Water project construction capabilities, project subcontracting management capabilities, as well as matching design consulting, operation management and market development capabilities.
Since entering the water industry in 2001, it has built more than 100 water plants in 36 states of Nigeria, serving the daily life, production and water supply of 70 million people, making important contributions to the improvement of people’s livelihood and economic and social development in Nigeria.
The Greater Abuja Water Supply Project, flagged off in May, 2021, constructed by Water Supply Division of CGC Nigeria Limited, is a significant infrastructure development in Nigeria’s capital, which is managed by the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) and jointly financed by the Export-Import Bank of China. It aims to construct four pipeline loops, thereby enhancing the city’s water supply capacity by 480,000 m3/d. The project encompasses 415 kilometers of ductile iron water distribution pipelines of varying diameters (DN1500-200). Upon completion, it will alleviate water scarcity in 50 districts, benefiting an estimated 2.5 million residents.
This project is more than just a water supply initiative. It is a comprehensive plan to enhance the quality of life in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) by providing safe, reliable, and ample water to its inhabitants. The project’s social benefits are manifold:
Improving Living Standards: By laying and commissioning water supply pipelines, the project connects the final “mile” of the water supply system. This expansion increases the city’s water supply capacity from 240,000m3/d to 720,000m3/d. It effectively addresses the long-standing water shortage in the capital area and enhances residents’ quality and health of life.
Creating Employment Opportunities: The project directly employs over a thousand indigenous workers during construction, indirectly creating more job opportunities. It stimulates local employment and income growth while nurturing a group of Nigerian local talents and enhancing local personnel skills and quality.
Promoting Sustainable Development:
The project allows the existing water plant to operate at its maximum capacity, reducing resource waste. It expands the number and scope of water users, improves the expenditure of the water supply system, forms a virtuous cycle, and lays a foundation for the long-term stable development of the water supply service in the capital area.
Boosting International Competitiveness:
The project strengthens the capital area’s water supply system, providing a crucial foundation for its economic, social, and cultural development. It also bolsters Nigeria’s international image and soft power.
