Consistent with the Federal Government’s push to expand access to clean water in the country, the Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation, has donated a newly constructed solar-powered Borehole to the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Orientation Camp in Kubwa, Abuja.
The water facility, which was Commissioned on Saturday by the Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, as part of activities marking the 2025 World Water Day, is expected to provide thousands of Corps members with reliable access to clean water.
The project underscores the Federal Government’s commitment to sustainable water management and sanitation in the country.
While unveiling the Borehole, the Minister assured that it would not only enhance access to clean water for the NYSC Camp in Kubwa but also promote better sanitation and hygiene practices, in line with the objectives of the Federal Government’s ‘Clean Nigeria: Use the Toilet’ campaign.”
Recognizing the challenges of water supply in large camps, Professor Utsev said the project was part of a broader initiative to ensure that sustainable water management remains a national priority.
Engr. Prof. Utsev further called on all stakeholders—including government agencies, NYSC camp officials, and the Corps members—to take ownership of the facility and use it responsibly, emphasizing that sustainable water management was a shared responsibility.
Earlier, Brigadier General O. Nafiu, the Director-General of NYSC, represented by Deputy Director Planning Research and Statistics Alhaji Jikamshi Abdullahi expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation for the laudable initiative, noting that the facility will significantly improve living conditions at the camp.
He highlighted the importance of the project as a demonstration of effective collaboration between government agencies and its role in shaping the future leaders of Nigeria.
The NYSC Director-General urged Corps members and camp officials to ensure the proper use and maintenance of the facility, reiterating the importance of access to clean water for health, productivity, and sustainable development.
Also present at the ceremony were the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Mr Richard Pheelangwah, Directors and staff of the Ministry, water resources stakeholders, top officials of the NYSC and other top Government functionaries.
The commissioning ceremony was part of a series of activities organized by the ministry to commemorate World Water Day, which commenced on March 21, 2025, with a sensitization walk from Eagle Square to the NTA Headquarters in Abuja.
