Celebration in Nkerefi Communities in Enugu LG as CSDA Commissions Two Solar-Powered Boreholes
……Traditional Rulers, PGs, Youths, Women celebrate Gov Mbah’s Project Intervention
The Enugu State Community and Social Development Agency (CSDA) has commissioned two solar-powered water projects in Imeoha and Ishienu Amofu Autonomous communities in Nkerefi, Nkanu East Local Government Area of Enugu State under NG-CARES 2.0 programme.
Commissioning the projects at the weekend, the General Manager of CSDA, Hon. Monday Diamond Ani, said that “the projects are in line with a renewed demonstration of the state government’s commitment to improving access to potable water”.
Ani noted the projects would enhance the living conditions of rural dwellers under Gov. Peter Mbah’s Rural Development and Empowerment Initiative.
According to him, commissioning of the projects marked another significant milestone in the implementation of the NG-CARES programme under Result Area 1.4 Basic Services, through which the administration of Gov Mbah continues to bring essential infrastructure closer to underserved communities.
“The solar-powered facilities are designed to provide sustainable and reliable access to clean water, reduce the burden of searching for water, and improve public health, particularly among women, children and other vulnerable members of the communities.
“We are reaffirming the agency’s commitment to ensuring that rural communities benefit from people-oriented development interventions.
“CSDA always emphasises the importance of community ownership, proper utilisation and maintenance of the facilities to guarantee their sustainability and continued service to the people,” he said.
The two autonomous communities expressed gratitude to Gov Mbah for extending the dividends of democracy to their doorsteps, describing the projects as timely interventions that would positively impact their daily lives.
Appreciating the governor, Igwe Luke Ogbuta Okorie, the Traditional Ruler of Imeoha Autonomous Community, Nkerefi, called on his people to give support to governmental policies and programmes.
Okorie commended the CSDA management and implementation team for their commitment to rural transformation.
Corroborating, Igwe Michael Ogbonaya, Traditional Ruler of Amofu Autonomous Community, Nkerefi, thanked Gov. Mbah for the project while pledging to protect and maintain the facilities for the benefit of present and future generations.
The President-General Nkerefi Development Union, Chief Chijioke Odih, other community leaders, women, youths and children celebrated, prayed and commended Mbah for remembering the people of Nkerefi with the important projects.
They all commended the General Manager of CSDA for his proactive nature in delivering the core mandate of CSDA to the people of Nkerefi.
The commissioning further underscores Gov. Mbah administration’s determination to ensure that no community is left behind in the drive towards inclusive development across Enugu State.
