German Embassy, NEST erect boreholes at Orile-Owu

THE hardship people of Orile-Owu community in Osun State face to get water was recently alleviated when the German Embassy, through the Nigerian Environmental Study/Action Team (NEST), erected a borehole in the community.
Through a press release, the German Embassy noted that access to clean water and sanitation is one of the explicit goals of the international 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, adopted at the United Nations Summit in New York in September, as well as one of the focus points of Germany’s national development cooperation.
The water and sanitation community project commissioning programme, involved two boreholes, water and sanitation training, as well as some measures to promote livelihood.
Speaking at the event, the Executive Director, NEST, Professor Chinedum Nwajuiba noted that the course is meant to positively raise the quality of living and the environment of the community.
“These projects were done with sponsorship from the German Embassy in Abuja. NEST in her 28 years, has remained committed to serving the Nigerian people and her environment. The project was also done to support the women, who are often the ones directly affected with the issues of unavailability of water,” he said.

While receiving the NEST team, the High Chief Akogun of Orile-Owu, Chief Yaya Akintude, said that the community over the years had battled with the challenges of shortage water, but appreciated the two bodies for the gesture, as that was not the first time NEST had provided the community with boreholes.
“We appreciate NEST and the Germans for the gesture, and we promise to take good care of it, hoping that more of such innovations will be introduced to the community,” the Ekaarun Iyaloja, Hawulatu Emiola said.
Speaking on why it partnered with NEST, the Germany Embassy said: “NEST has proven to be a reliable partner in this task, being willing to go the extra mile to make sure that community members not only have access to clean water, but also learn about how water, sanitation and hygiene contribute to better health in families and communities like this one,” the statement read.
The chairman, Ayedaade Local Goevrnment Area of the state, Honourable Jacob Awodiran, while speaking through his representative, Honourable Quadri Azeez, also appreciated the organisations for the kind gesture.
Other NEST officials at the event include: Mr Isaac Oloogunebi, the finance manager; Lilly Mwaniki, the fund raising advisor and Mr Ahaneku Chidi, the administration officer.