Philanthropist solves 50-year-old water problem for Kogi community.

By correspondent in Lokoja.

 

Corporate bodies and privileged individuals have been called upon to contribute generously to finding solutions to infrastructure challenges in societies and improving the standard of living of the poor in society.

Chief Momoh Y. Obaro, an Entrepreneur and Information Technologist made the call in Ogaminana, Kogi State, north central Nigeria, while inaugurating a borehole and a 'meet the people forum.' 

Our correspondent reports that the motorized borehole was solely sponsored and donated to the Ogaminana community by the businessman. 

The initiative, according to him, is aimed at putting an end to the age-long water shortage in the area, a development our correspondent gather has been for 50 years.

While speaking at the site of the intervention project in Utokuha, Obaro, in his 50s, recalled how as a child, he had to endure trekking long distances daily in search of water.

He expressed hope that the borehole would resolve the perennial water shortage in the area.

The donor, who noted that government alone cannot meet all needs of the people, urged citizens to protect public facilities in their areas.

 He urged the traditional leadership to guard against vandalism, fighting, and other destructive acts. 

Handing over keys of the four taps to the community, he emphasized that "people must have equal access to the water, without discrimination.

" I am happy that we have been able to do this for our people. Let us all contribute in our little ways to make life better for the people, instead of waiting for the government for everything."

Earlier, in his welcome speech, the chairman of Ogaminana Community Development Association, Mall. Isah F. Ahmed appreciated Chief Obaro for the gesture and assured them that the community would be above board in the operation of the borehole. 

Another community leader Mr. Salami M. Ezekiel commended the donor for impacting positively society. 

He pointed out that Obaro had always identified with people and recalled how he also provided hardcore and laterite to fill the bad sections of Inorere-Idatochi–Utokuha  Utohu road. 

Goodwill messages were delivered by Hon Al-Sulyiman Onokus, Hajia Bose Raji, Mrs. Ovayengwu Oricha, and Mallam Tijani Ahmed, while the Chief Imam of Adavi, Ogaminana Alh. Muhammed Nasiru Yusuf and warhead of Ogaminana, Mall. Salihu Anaha offered prayers for Chief Obaro.

Our correspondent reports that the inauguration of the project, powered by the Foundation for the Prevention of Rural and Urban Drift, was attended by sons, daughters, and well-wishers of the Ogaminana community.

Edited by Dada Ahmed.