Department of Water Resources

Abia Integrated WASH Accelerated Program (AIWAP)

Currently, the state faces huge deficit in clean water supply, sanitation and hygiene hindering improvement in public health and economic growth of the state
Abia State is one of the economic drivers of the country as it has some of the most gifted people in sub-Saharan Africa which is an essential component that enables economic growth.
Some of the major sources of water supply are: Private boreholes => for those who can afford it
Sachet Waters => very expensive (compared to tap water) bad quality water … the poor pays more!
The availability of steady power supply is key to cost effective operations of water systems hence the need to use clean and renewable energy sources for water schemes in Abia State.
As part of the efforts to return the WASH Sector back on track, Abia State Government approved the Abia Integrated WASH Accelerated Program (AIWAP).
The availability of steady power supply is key to cost effective operations of water systems hence the need to use clean and renewable energy sources for water schemes in Abia State.

Currently, the state faces huge deficit in clean water supply, sanitation and hygiene hindering improvement in public health and economic growth of the state.

Abia State is one of the economic drivers of the country as it has some of the most gifted people in sub-Saharan Africa which is an essential component that enables economic growth

Some of the major sources of water supply are: Private boreholes => for those who can afford it Sachet Waters => very expensive (compared to tap water) bad quality water … the poor pays more!

Why AIWAP?

Long-term Goal SDG 6

To provide safe, readily available and Sustainable Water and Sanitation Services in Abia State that supports both current and future developmental needs.

To Increase access to safe drinking water, sanitation and hygiene through sustainable means to improve healthy wellbeing of Abians and as a result boost local economy.

Project Location : ABSU - Isuikwuato

(Phase I) Construction of (3) new Elevated Water Tank on steel stanchion with installation of 4 X3000L GP Tanks Rehabilitation of the Four (4) existing intervention boreholes with installed pumps covering Hostels C, E, F, G, H. Installation 8 X 450 Watts Solar Panels for each borehole location Reticulation of water supply to Hostels C and H

Project Location : ABSU - Isuikwuato

(Phase IIa) Development of the three (3) Major Boreholes for the University Repair & cleaning of 1st Concrete Reservoir Tank for supply from the borehole Rehabilitation of Pump House Rehabilitation of Pipeline Servicing of the valves in the pump house for the boreholes

Project Location : ABSU - Isuikwuato

Rehabilitation of Pump House Rehabilitation of Pipeline Servicing of the valves in the pump house for the boreholes

20, 000L Solar Powered Water Project including 3km reticulation

45,000 L Solar Powered Water Project + reticulation

43,000 L Solar Powered Water Project

60000 L Solar Powered Water Project + Filtration Unit

18 000L Solar Power Project + 1Km Reticulation

20, 000L Solar Powered Water Project including 3km reticulation

Project Location : Okigwe Park - Umuahia North LGA Status: Completed

This project is in line with the mandate towards realization of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal #6 and Zero Open Defecation in Abia State through the Abia Integrated Wash Accelerated Program (AIWAP). It involves the construction, operation and maintenance of a modern WASH facility powered by Solar Energy.

Project Location : Okigwe Park - Umuahia North LGA Status: Completed

Project Components: Modern Structure with decked Roof 3-4Kva Solar Power Generation Solar Street Lighting 2 X 2000L Water Tanks, Borehole including Water Standpost 6 Units of Water Closet Male / Female Toilets Landscaping

Project Location : CKC Water Scheme Phase 1 – Aba

CKC Aba Water Scheme is a semi-urban Water Scheme situated inside the CKC Church at Aba. It was designed and constructed to provide safe and reliable water to a sizable population of Aba residents. However, due to aged infrastructure, poor operation and maintenance, the scheme requires rehabilitation to restore its performance and sustainability. Inline with the mandate of the Governor, to provide portable water supply to Abians, Abia State Government awarded to Vena Cava Limited the contract for revamping the water scheme(Phase 1) at a price of NGN1,328,649,364.71.