The Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation, has commenced the N80 billion reconstruction and upgrade of the Alau Dam in Borno State.
The dam is a critical infrastructure for water supply, irrigation, and flood control in the region, built between 1984 and 1986.
However, on September 10, 2024, it collapsed due to severe flooding, displacing thousands and disrupting agricultural activities and the water supply.