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By Felix Igboanugo
IT was an atmosphere of joy and excitement at Igbedor, Olumabansa Community in Anambra West LGA, as they recieved the solution touch of a reticulated solar-powered drinkable water borehole.
The borehole was commissioned on February 20 by the Transition Committee Chairman of Anambra West Local Government Area, Mr. Felix Ikechi to the admiration of a large crowd of residents who came out to celebrate the great milestone and achievement.
Speaking during the commissioning ceremony, Mr. Ikechi expressed delight at the completion of the project, noting that it was part of his administration’s commitment to providing potable drinking water to the people under the Anambra West Integrated Development Strategy.
“I am happy to commission this borehole today. This is another milestone in our quest to provide clean and safe drinking water to our people under the Anambra West Integrated Development Strategy.
“We have done this in Umuoba-Aboegbu, Owelle, Inoma and Ukwalla Communities, Abiator farm settlement in Umuikwu Anam and now Igbedor,” Ikechi said.
He said that the borehole is equipped with high-efficiency solar panels that harness the abundant sunlight to generate electricity, and that its renewable energy source ensured a continuous and eco-friendly drinkable water supply.
The Anambra West Mayor further said that his administration was committed to ensuring that every community in Anambra West has access to potable drinking water, and thanked Gov. Chukuwma Soludo for his commitment toward making the local council liveable, secure and prosperous, urging Ndi Anambra West to keep praying and supporting the present government for more dividends of democracy.
Mr. Ikechi appealed to the community to take ownership of the project to ensure its sustenance, promising that his administration would continue to partner with communities to ensure that more social amenities are attracted and delivered.
Some of the resident who spoke to the press, including Mr. Obulum James, Barr. Kenneth Obulum and APGA Woman Leader of Anambra West, all expressed gratitude to Gov. Soludo for keeping to his promise, when he visited the Community few months ago, noting that with the project, they can now have access to clean and safe drinking water.
They described the solar-powered water borehole as a beacon of hope and a testament to the present administration of Gov. Soludo’s dedication to improving the people’s welfare, pledging total commitment and support to his administration to achieve more success.
Highlight of the ceremony was the cutting of tape by the Transition Committee Chairman, Mr. Ikech.
23rd February, 2024.
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