Friends of Regent Primary School, Maitama, Abuja, FORPS, has donated two manual boreholes to Kogo II and Barangoni communities in Bwari area council of the FCT as part of its corporate social responsibility initiative.
Speaking during the commissioning of the boreholes on Friday, the Chairperson of FORPS, Mrs. Salma Dahiru Muhammed, explained that the gesture was in demonstration of the group’s commitment to community development and social impacts.
She said access to clean water is a basic human necessity, yet it remains a challenge in many parts of Abuja.
She disclosed that the initiative was aimed at promoting better health, supporting development, and improving the living conditions of the people in the communities.
“These boreholes are testament and benefits of collective action and a shared vision and the attendant positive impacts”, She said.
Also speaking at the event, the Headmaster of Regent Primary School, Mr. Shaun Stockden disclosed that the borehole project was conceived and completed in just seven months, adding that “We organize annual fundraisers that support impactful community projects, and we look forward to initiating more of such interventions.”
Vice Chairperson of FORPS, Mrs. Fiona Ewa recounted a viral video showing both people and animals sharing the same water source in some rural communities.
She said the group was deeply moved by the image, prompting them to take action “We knew something had to be done.
“Providing a clean, sustainable, and reliable source of drinking water can significantly improve hygiene and living standards of the people. Each borehole is estimated to supply up to 3,000 liters of water daily,” she said.
In appreciation, Chief Samuel Gimba of Kogo II and Mr. Timothy Yohana of Barangoni thanked the group for the life changing donation, while pledging to maintain the facilities for the good of all..
