Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has inaugurated a new borehole project in Onaogaji Community, Ankpa Local Government Area, Kogi State.
This is part of his nationwide water provision for needy communities.
Obi commissioned the project to the delight and applause of Onaogaji citizens on Tuesday.
Writing about the event, Obi said on X: “Yesterday, I had the honor of commissioning a new borehole project in Onaogaji Community, Ankpa Local Government Area, Kogi State.
“This initiative is a testament to our commitment to the sustainable development goals, particularly ensuring access to clean and potable water, which is crucial for the health and well-being of our people.
“Learning that Onaogaji Community lacked access to clean water motivated me to take action and donate this borehole.
“Clean water is a basic necessity that many communities in Nigeria still lack. According to the World Bank, about 70 million Nigerians do not have access to safe drinking water, and diarrheal diseases cause the deaths of at least 70,000 children under five each year.”
The former Anambra State governor called on more Nigerians to join him in ensuring that basic amenities are accessible for communities in need of them.
