A landmark event underscoring his commitment to sustainable development, Peter Obi commissioned a new borehole project in Onaogaji Community, Ankpa Local Government Area, Kogi State, yesterday. This initiative is part of ongoing efforts to ensure access to clean and potable water, vital for the health and well-being of the community.
Peter Obi, driven by the knowledge that Onaogaji Community lacked access to clean water, personally donated the borehole. “Learning that Onaogaji Community lacked access to clean water motivated me to take action and donate this borehole,” he said during the commissioning ceremony.
The lack of clean water remains a significant challenge in Nigeria, with the World Bank reporting that about 70 million Nigerians do not have access to safe drinking water. This shortage contributes to severe health issues, including diarrheal diseases, which result in the deaths of at least 70,000 children under five each year.
“Clean water is a basic necessity that many communities in Nigeria still lack,” Peter Obi emphasized. “Addressing this issue is imperative, and we must work together to ensure that more Nigerians can access this essential resource.”
The new borehole in Onaogaji represents a crucial step towards mitigating these challenges and is a stride towards building a “New Nigeria” where every citizen can enjoy basic life amenities. Obi’s vision is clear: “Through projects like the one in Onaogaji, we are making strides towards a better Nigeria. It is Possible!”
The commissioning ceremony was met with widespread joy and gratitude from the community members, who now anticipate significant improvements in their health and quality of life thanks to this vital resource.