Bala Mohammed Advocates for Project Continuity in Bauchi

Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State advocates for the principle of continuity in governance, stressing that successive administrations should build upon existing projects rather than abandoning them. He highlights the negative impacts of project discontinuity, such as wasted public funds and delayed services.

The stalled Dasin Hausa Dam project in Adamawa State, initially planned in the late 1970s, serves as a national example of these challenges. The Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission announced in March 2025 that it would work with the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Mainstream Energy Solutions Limited to accelerate the dam's development through a public-private partnership.

This dam is expected to support flood mitigation, generate over 300 megawatts of electricity, and provide irrigation for more than 150,000 hectares of farmland. The article emphasizes that governments need mechanisms to ensure the survival of worthwhile long-term projects despite changes in administration.