FG To Sanction Manufacturers Of Substandard Water Pipes.
Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Engr. Joseph Utsev has warned that the Federal Government would not condone with anybody, group or company that is into the production of substandard pipes, fittings and water products.
Utsev spoke in Kano where he inspected factory facilities of Panar Limited, a leading manufacturer of HDPE, PPR and UPVC Pipes and segmented fittings.
He noted part of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s agenda was to encourage local content production, but the administration will slam sanctions on anyone who produces substandard water materials.
Utsev, a Professor of Civil and Water Engineering, reminded that several water schemes had failed in the past because of use of substandard pipes.
The Minister acknowledged Panar Ltd.’s role in advancing Nigeria’s water infrastructure and commended its dedication to innovation in the piping industry.
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