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Women In Plateau Community Rejoice Over New Solar-Powered Borehole
Eko Hot Blog reports that the residents of Gassa, a community of about 10,000 people in Plateau State’s Barkin Ladi local government area, are celebrating a new solar-powered borehole donated by the Victims Support Fund (VSF). The 4,000-litre facility was handed over to the community on Tuesday.
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Women in Gassa said the borehole will allow them to wash clothes more regularly. Martha Boyi, a woman leader, stated “Before now, we couldn’t wash our wrappers regularly because of lack of water but with the provision of the facility, we will keep neat and smell nice.”
The lack of clean water led to high rates of typhoid and malaria according to Iliya Luka, a former youth leader. “With this provision, we are sure that the trend will be reversed,” he said.
Dara James Toma, the Acting Gwom Gassa, noted “Water is life and we are delighted because this project has a direct positive impact on the grassroots people. The stress of finding water on our women and young people has reduced greatly.”
Iliya Nash, a former councilor, said the gesture brings succor after long suffering without access to clean water and inability to farm safely since 2002 due to insecurity.
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The community appealed for more interventions like fertilizer, education materials for children, and improved security. Toyosi Akerele-Ogunsiji of VSF promised more aid and urged protecting the new borehole. Professor Nana Tanko, VSF Executive Director, advised the people to guard and maintain the facility.
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