In response to the rising heat wave affecting residents of Nasarawa State, the Narai Foundation, a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), has initiated the rehabilitation of water facilities in Karu Local Government Area (LGA) of the state.
During an inspection of the rehabilitated boreholes at Angwan Soja in Nyanya Gwandara community and Angwan Hausawa community, the foundation’s founder, Stephen Abraham Narai, emphasized the organization’s commitment to addressing the unique needs of Nasarawa State residents and Nigerians at large.
“As a foundation, we decided to embark on the rehabilitation of damaged or abandoned water facilities across communities in the Karu LGA, especially now that there is intense heat due to the dry season,” Narai stated. “The rehabilitation of boreholes addresses a critical need for access to clean water, particularly in areas where this basic necessity is scarce. During this heat season, it is very important for residents to drink water regularly, so we deemed it fit to provide potable drinking water for rural dwellers to prevent illnesses associated with consuming unclean water.”
Narai explained that before the foundation’s intervention, residents of Angwan Hausawa had endured over six months without potable drinking water due to a damaged borehole. Upon learning of the situation, the foundation swiftly mobilized resources to repair the borehole, restoring access to clean water for the community.
“The situation was similar in Angwan Soja, Nyanya Gwandara community. Residents had been struggling with water scarcity as most wells and streams in the area dried up due to the dry season. Upon receiving information about their plight, the foundation promptly initiated plans to rehabilitate the borehole, and today, the issue of water scarcity in the community has been completely resolved,” he added.
Narai called on well-meaning citizens to support less-privileged communities and reaffirmed the foundation’s commitment to tackling societal challenges and improving the quality of life for vulnerable populations.
Usman Bako, the traditional leader of Angwan Hausawa, lauded the foundation’s efforts and promised to ensure the regular maintenance of the rehabilitated water facilities.
