Nigerian Navy Commissions 80,000-Litre Solar-Powered Borehole in Kebbi State
The Nigerian Navy has commissioned a Special Intervention Quick Impact Project in Kaoje, Bagudo Local Government Area of Kebbi State, as part of efforts to strengthen civil-military cooperation and support the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
The project, a solar-powered motorized borehole with a capacity of 80,000 liters, was executed by Rear Admiral Hamza Umar Farouk Kaoje, an indigene of the area, under the Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) Special Intervention Initiative launched in 2024.
Rear Admiral Hamza Kaoje is the Chief of Communication and Information Technology at the Naval Headquarters Abuja.
Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, the Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla, described the project as a strategic intervention aimed at addressing the critical challenge of access to potable water in Kebbi State.
The Naval Chief who was represented by Rear Admiral Monday Unuhiere emphasized that the initiative underscores the Nigerian Navy’s commitment to positively impacting grassroots communities while enhancing its civil-military relations.
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“The late British actress, Audrey Hepburn, once said, ‘Water is life, and clean water means health.’ Today, this additional potable water option for Kaoje residents will significantly improve their health and well-being,” the CNS stated, commending Rear Admiral Kaoje for his foresight and timely completion of the project.
The CNS further highlighted that the Quick Impact Projects are designed not only to honor senior officers but also to demonstrate the Navy’s responsiveness to the socio-economic needs of Nigerians. He urged the beneficiary communities to maintain the facility to ensure its long-term benefits.
Appreciation was extended to the Kebbi State Government, the Local Government Authority, and the host communities for their support throughout the project’s execution.
Concluding his remarks, the CNS appealed to residents of Kaoje, Bagudo Local Government, and Kebbi State to continue collaborating with the Navy, the Armed Forces, and other security agencies in safeguarding national security. The ceremony ended with a symbolic tape-cutting session led by the Special Guest of Honour and other dignitaries.
Earlier in his remarks, the Emir and District head of Kaoje Alhaji Mustapha Kaoje appreciated the Navy for the gesture of providing the water project in the community.
The project commissioning was witnessed by officials from. The Federal and state governments.
By PRNigeria
