By Bello Ibrahim
The Nigerian Navy has commissioned an 80,000-liter solar-powered motorized borehole in Ka’oje Community, Bagudu Local Government Area of Kebbi State. The Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Adm. Emmanuel Ogalla, officially flagged off the project on Thursday, represented by the Chief of Naval Transportation, Rear Adm. Monday Unurhiere.
In his remarks, Ogalla described the inauguration as a milestone in the Nigerian Navy’s Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC) initiative. “Civil-Military Cooperation encompasses activities and interactions between the military and civil society aimed at achieving tactical, operational, and strategic objectives,” he said. The CNS explained that the Special Intervention Quick Impact Project was initiated in 2024 to strengthen the Navy’s CIMIC mandate and support the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
Ogalla highlighted the significance of the project, noting that access to clean water remains a challenge in many parts of Kebbi due to the region’s topography. He praised Rear Adm. Hamza Kaoje for initiating the borehole project, describing it as a strategic intervention aligned with the needs of the local population. “This project reflects Kaoje’s sensitivity to grassroots needs and aligns with the core objectives of the Quick Impact Projects,” he said.
The CNS commended the senior officer for the timely completion of the project and expressed appreciation to everyone who contributed to its success. “I acknowledge the massive support from the beneficiary communities, the Local Government Authority, and the Kebbi Government from the commencement of the project to its completion,” Ogalla said. He urged residents to ensure proper maintenance of the facilities to guarantee their long-term usefulness.
Representing Governor Nasir Idris, the Commissioner for Water Resources, Alhaji Bello Abdullahi, emphasized the administration’s prioritization of water supply for both human and animal needs. “This direct involvement aligns with our broader plans to expand access to water supply across more communities in the state,” he said.
The District Head of Ka’oje, Alhaji Mustapha Adamu, expressed gratitude to Ogalla for selecting the community as a beneficiary of the Intervention Quick Impact Project (CNS-QIP). “This project is truly significant. As the saying goes, ‘Water is life.’ The commissioning of this water facility holds deep meaning and importance for me personally, and for the entire people of Ka’oje District,” he said. Adamu urged residents to keep the water environment clean and collaborate to maintain the facility for lasting use.
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