The Abuja Muslim Forum, a Muslim organisation in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has implored the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, to reconsider the timing of the water supply interruption in the nation’s capital.
The plea comes shortly after FCT authorities made an announcement on Saturday of a planned upgrade of the water supply system in Abuja, which would interrupt the water supply across Abuja for up to two weeks.
In a statement issued by the Ameer of the Forum, Alhaji Abdulrazaq Ajani, the Forum expressed their concern about the public health implications of interrupting the water supply, especially given that Eid Kabir is fast approaching.
“We appeal to the Honourable Minister of FCT, Nyesome Wike, to kindly intervene and reconsider the interruptions of Water supply during the Eid Kabir celebrations so as to reduce the discomfort and likely health hazards that may emanate from the foreseeable but avoidable consequences.
“The Upgrade coinciding with the peak period of Islamic biggest festivity at which water usage is very crucial and in high need shall be a risk to possible pandemic of diseases to the general public,”; the statement read.
While acknowledging the water supply system upgrade as important and commending the Minister for his ongoing work of transforming the capital city, the Forum requested that the maintenance work be postponed until after the Eid Kabir celebrations.
“Though the upgrade is commendable but we strongly suggest the deferment of the exercise until after the celebrations when the negative impact would have reduced and paled out. We thank you immensely for great works being carried out in FCT while looking forward to your consideration on the deferment of the maintenance of the Dam,”; the statement added.
