Ganye LG Launches Wells Project Across 10 Wards, Sparks Social Media Reactions

Ganye LG Launches Wells Project Across 10 Wards, Sparks Social Media Reactions

In a bid to improve access to clean water, Ganye Local Government has launched a well-digging project across 10 wards. The initiative was flagged off at State Low Cost, with the Executive Chairman, Honorable Farouk Muhammad Ganye, represented by the Vice Chairperson and Acting Chairman, Hon. Sirente Jelani.

The event also had in attendance the Secretary of the Local Government, Abubakar Audi Ribadu, alongside the Adviser on Rural Development, Fauzat Ali Kalkal, who is overseeing the project’s implementation.

According to the LG authorities, the initiative aims to provide sustainable water sources to communities facing water shortages. Hon. Farouk Muhammad Ganye emphasized that his administration remains committed to improving the lives of the people through developmental projects that address their immediate needs.

However, the commissioning of a well-digging project in 2025 has not been well received by many Nigerians, particularly on social media, where it has sparked widespread debate. Many citizens expressed disappointment, criticizing the project as outdated and unworthy of a grand commissioning ceremony.

Some of the reactions from social media include:

• • “The thing funny. In 2025, a government is digging wells as a project and yet they have the temerity to publicize it.”
  • “What happened to our conscience and shame now biko?”
  • “Nothing vex me reach the chairs, the canopies, the beautiful cars parked behind, and the sunglasses. No reasonable person will support digging wells in this era in the name of capital projects wallahi.”

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• “In this technology era, you can’t be thinking of wells. Why not even motorized hand-pump boreholes?”
• “Old generation takes place in GANYE 🙄”
• “All this just to commission the digging of a hole 😂😂😂 Chineke Mehhhhhh”

Many critics argue that in an era where advanced water supply systems are accessible, a well-digging project should not be considered a significant achievement. Others questioned the need for a formal launching event, complete with canopies, chairs, and government officials in attendance.

Despite the backlash, The administration has yet to respond to the criticism, but the controversy has brought renewed attention to the state of rural development projects and the expectations of citizens in the modern era.

On the other hand, some supporters of the project argue that it is just a stepping stone and that from the wells, the initiative will expand to bigger projects. They believe that development starts gradually and that this marks the beginning of a long-term commitment to improving water access in Ganye.