A non-governmental organisation, The Great Commission (TGC) has constructed a mechanised borehole for residents of Abesan Estate, Mosan-Okunola Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Alimosho.
The President of the NGO, Mr Andy Ikekhide, who inaugurated the borehole said, “The project is our own way of collaborating with the government and working with local communities to let them know that we feel their pain and we are here to provide a helping hand.
“There is already deficiency in the water profile in this area of Lagos, we looked at this community and noticed that availability of domestic, potable water is deficient. That is why we have embarked on this gigantic project to make it safe and drinkable.”
He further said, “The Great Commission embarked on this project to ensure quality, clean and safe water with a storage capacity of 13,000 litres. We have a solar panel inverter to power the borehole in case of a power cut.
“It is the responsibility of the residents to take ownership of the project and ensure that they do not allow the borehole to be vandalised. Hence, if the projects were maintained, other people will be encouraged to do more for the community.”
In the remarks of Mosan-Okunola local council Chairperson, Princess Olabisi Adebajo, represented by the council’s secretary, Ayo Orimolade, he commended the NGO for such a laudable project adding that the project was one of the numerous projects executed by TGC in the community.
She also opined that governance was all about partnership in progress, advising other NGOs and private individuals to follow the exemplary lifestyles of TGC.
In another development, the NGO provided free medical service to over 500 beneficiaries in the area to commemorate its 3-day power-packed crusade tagged: ‘The Outpouring of the Holy Spirit’ held between Thursday, March 18, 2021, to Saturday, March 20, 2021.
