UNIMAID VC Attends Alau Dam Flag-Off Ceremony

The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Maiduguri, Prof. Mohammed Laminu Mele, attended the official flag-off ceremony of the Alau Dam reconstruction and upgrading project.

The event was led by Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, and the Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Terlumun Utsev.

Prof. Mele's presence at the ceremony underscores the academic community's interest in developmental projects that impact both education and society at large. The reconstruction and upgrading of the Alau Dam is expected to have a significant impact on the community, particularly in terms of water supply and flood control.

The Alau Dam has been a critical issue in the region, with the dam's overflowing water causing flooding in Maiduguri and displacing nearly 2 million people ¹. The reconstruction and upgrading project aims to address these issues and provide a more reliable and sustainable water supply to the community.

The ceremony marks an important milestone in the project's development, and Prof. Mele's attendance demonstrates the university's commitment to supporting developmental projects that benefit the community.