Delayed Abuja project leaves 3.8m residents struggling for clean water

Abuja, the capital city of Nigeria, was promised a lifeline in the form of Greater Abuja Water Supply Project, which was aimed at providing clean drinking water to its growing population. ​​The project, funded by the Federal Capital Territory Authority (FCTA), has been delayed, pushing the city’s 3.8 million inhabitants into despair. From patronising water vendors to improvised wells, a quiet revolution has emerged as residents navigate the arduous path to secure a basic human necessity. In this report, Dataphyte delved into the reasons behind the project’s delay and the heart-wrenching struggles faced by the affected residents.