Caritas unveils solar powered borehole in Adamawa

It was tears of joy in Malkohi permanent Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camp, as Caritas Nigeria’ ended the accute water scarcity in the Malkohi community with the commissioning of the 60,000 litres capacity water tank solar powered borehole.

Speaking at the ceremony  in Malkohi  IDP camp,Yola-South local government, Adamawa state,the executive secretary Caritas Nigeria Reverend Father Peter Babangida, said that access to safe and reliable water is  fundamental to human dignity, good health, and wellbeing.

“For the residents of Malkohi, this facility represents an important step towards improving access to water, reducing the burdenof water collection, and improving livingconditions, particularly for women and children.”

“It is a pleasure to be here today to witness the commissioning of this 60,000-litre solarpowered water supply project at Malkohi IDP Camp. “

Babangida said that the project is more than a water project ;but that it is a practical expression of solidarity with people who have endured the hardship of displacement.

“It demonstrates what we can achieve  whenpartners come together with a  sharedcommitment to serving vulnerable communities. “

 “As we commission this facility, I encourage,the Adamawa State government,community leaders, and residents to take collective ownership of its proper use, maintenance, and sustainability, so that its benefits will continue for many years to come.”

Babangida added,”together, let us continue to turn solidarity into action and our shared commitment into tangible improvements in the lives of vulnerable people.”

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In his welcome remarks the Bishop of Yola Diocese His Lordship Stephen Mamza commended Caritas Nigeria and the development partners for touching vulnerable lives through the water projects and other  programmes in Adamawa state.

The Bishop who was represented by Reverend father Maurice Kwaranga, called on the Malkohi community leaders to protect the water project as their personal estate in the interest of the IDPs and other residents of Malkohi.

He commended the donors NORAD , Caritas Norway, Caritas international, Caritas Africa and other stakeholders who helped to make the project a reality.

In  his speech, the Commissioner for Reconstruction, Rehabilitation, Reintegration and Humanitarian Services Mr. Bello Diram, commended Caritas Nigeria and other donor agencies for what he described as a wonderful project to the Malkohi community.

The commissioner who was represented by the permanent secretary of the ministry,Pharmacist Amos Piribu, pointed out that the water project has complemented the Governor Ahmadu Fintiri’s administration in areas of water provisions in rural areas.

He warned that government will not tolerate any attempt to vandalised the water project and that the community leaders should keep their eyes on the project for full protection.