The Rotary Club of New Lagos Ikeja has donated a borehole to Iju Ishaga community in Ifako-Ijaiye local government area of Lagos State, to alleviate their water.
The water project was commissioned yesterday as part of the club’s commitment to providing clean and accessible water to communities in need.
Speaking, president of the Rotary Club of New Lagos Ikeja, Rtn. Omolara Akinbami Ojo, said the project, which is to commemorate the Water and Sanitation month in the Rotary calendar year, was initiated to address the water scarcity issues faced by residents of Iju Ishaga.
“The project involved drilling, installation of pumps, construction of water storage facilities and donation of a 4.5KVA generator to power same to ensure a steady supply of potable water to the community. The new borehole has significantly improved the daily lives of the Iju Ishaga residents. It has eliminated the need for long-distance travel to fetch water and has reduced the health risks associated with using contaminated water sources,” she said.
She thanked club members, partners, donors, and volunteers who contributed to the success of the project, especially the local authorities for their support and cooperation throughout the project’s implementation.
The commissioning had in attendance members of the club, community leaders and residents of Iju Ishaga and featured speeches, a ribbon-cutting session, and a demonstration of the water flow from the new borehole. The club president encouraged the community to make judicious use of the project and charged them to monitor and protect the project from vandals.
A community leader and chairman of Ifako Ijaiye CDC Chairman, Pastor Samuel Olu Opajobi, thanked the club and members for their support towards building a borehole water project for them.
Also, the Baale of the community, Olajide Adeshina, said the borehole commissioning is a testament to the Rotary Club of New Lagos Ikeja’s dedication to service and community development and they will do all in their power to ensure the project is well maintained.