Nigeria - The Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Improvement Project in Oyo and Taraba States

The Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Project (UWSSP) for Oyo and Taraba States was identified by the Government as one of the priority projects. The two states and in particular the capitals namely Ibadan for Oyo State and Jalingo for Taraba State were selected based on the very low water coverage (approximately 30%) and their commitments to improve the provision of water and sanitation service to the inhabitants of the two cities. The project covers the high density residential areas as well as peri-urban parts of Ibadan and Jalingo cities. On the whole, its implementation will improve public health and standard of living in the cities and surroundings, increase the investment and operational conditions for industrial and commercial activities in the cities, thereby enhancing opportunities for employment with improved livelihood of the residents of the two cities and their environs. The project will also enhance the performance and sustainability of the water supply and sanitation sector in the two states. The estimated cost of the project is UA 58.82 million, and will be implemented last five years.