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The Plateau State Government has launched a ₦200 million solar-powered water scheme to address chronic water shortages, reaffirmed by Commissioner Hon. Bashir Lawandi Datti on February 17, 2026. The pilot plant in Mado community will serve as a model for replication in underserved areas to mitigate power outages affecting state water pumps.

This initiative is part of a ₦13.7 billion infrastructure overhaul, with partnerships to rehabilitate major dams and treatment facilities. Interim water trucking services are provided in high-scarcity areas while permanent solar infrastructure is built, aiming for a decentralized solar-driven water system for consistent potable water supply.