Senator Jarigbe brings relief to Bekwarra communities with 8 solar powered boreholes
Ani Bassey
Ina bold move to tackle the acute water scarcity in Bekwarra communities, the lawmaker representing the Northern senatorial district has brought relief to the area.
The relief is courtesy of the provision of 8 solar boreholes to help ameliorate the plight of residents in the area.
This is seen as a significant step to address the perennial water scarcity challenges in Bekwarra Local Government Area of Cross River State.
The benefitting communities have long suffered from inadequate access to safe drinking water, will benefit from the installation of eight solar-powered boreholes.
Senator Jarigbe while mobilizing contractors to sites noted that, the Rural water project is primarily meant to fulfill the basic needs of the people.
He also explained that the project will also ensure rights of access to safe domestic water, good health and other basic amenities by the affected communities.
The benefitting communities include Market square- Gakem Ward, Catholic Church Beten – Beten Ward, Itekpa- Abuochiche Ward and Abuagbo Iye-Nyanya Ward.
Others include Ibiaragidi Iye- Ibiaragidi Ward, Ububa Ukum- Ugboro Ward, Afrike Road-Ukpah Ward and Ibadan- Ochagbe Ward.
This initiative demonstrates the lawmaker’s commitment to improving the lives of his constituents.
With access to clean water, these communities can now focus on agriculture, education, and economic development, ultimately improving their living standards.
The communities will also overcome diseases associated with lack of access to clean water which includes cholera, diarrhea, dysentery, typhoid fever and many others.
