NGO Provides Borehole in Kano, Jigawa, Yobe to Tackle Water-borne Diseases
A non-governmental organisation, Atmosfair Climates and Sustainability, makers of the innovative ‘Save 80 Energy Efficient Clean Cook Stove’ has donated solar-powered boreholes to three local communities In Kano, Jigawa and Yobe States.
The initiative in collaboration with the National Agency for the Great Green Wall (NAGGW) aims to alleviate the acute shortage of clean drinking water, a pervasive issue in these areas which has led to outbreak of diseases like cholera and diarrhea.
Three beneficiaries include Nayi Nawa Bukka shida, Nguru local Government Yobe state, Dan Tanoma Village, Gumel local Government Jigawa state, and Massalacin juma’a y’an garki Dakata Nasarawa local Government, Kano state.
The solar-powered boreholes are aimed at providing a reliable and eco-friendly source of clean water, mitigating the risks associated with water-borne diseases showing the NGO’s holistic approach to climate change mitigation and adaptations while creating a healthier, more resilient future for vulnerable communities.
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The Director, Government Relations, Atmosfair Climates and Sustainability, Alhaji Abdurahman Bawa while speaking at the commissioning ceremony, said the donation of the solar-powered boreholes is part of the broader commitment of the company’s corporate social responsibility.
“At local level, we are dedicated to making a positive impact in the communities we serve. Access to clean water is a basic human right, and we are proud to support the communities with this solar-powered borehole.
“By addressing water scarcity, we are also helping to reduce the time spent by women and children collecting water from distant sources, giving them more time for education and economic activities which aligns with our mission to promote environmental sustainability, improve health, and empower local communities,” he said.
In his address to the communities, the Director General, NAGGW, who was represented by the Director, Forestry and Land management, Engr Ahmed Bagudo introduced a climate-friendly Cook Stove as part of efforts to curb deforestation and protect women from the health implications of over-dependence on firewood.
Engr Bagudo said: “We cook in our homes daily and the methods we use to cook affect our health as a result of smoke inhalation as well as the pollution of the environment, and this will change all that.”
Some of the community leaders in Yobe, Kano and Jigawa States expressed their gratitude and lauded the two organisations for their dedication to community development in the country, urging community members to take proper care of the project for long-term benefits.
