The Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation has embarked on a comprehensive assessment of the Alau Dam in Borno State to ascertain its integrity following the recent devastating flood.
The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, disclosed this on Monday at a press briefing in Abuja to commemorate the 2024 World Rivers Day in Nigeria.
The briefing preceded the symbolic tree planting and river clearing at Jabi Lake in Abuja.
World Rivers Day is celebrated to highlight the importance of rivers and promote active participation to ensure waterways are protected worldwide.
Globally, the event is celebrated on the fourth Sunday of September every year.
