Residents of Cele Nica Community in Okokomaiko, Ojo Local Government Area, Lagos State, now have access to safe drinking water following the commissioning of a solar-powered borehole and integrated water treatment system by the PanAfrican Capital Foundation.
Implemented under the Foundation’s Greenwell Initiative, the project addresses a critical community need. For years, households relied on groundwater plagued by metallic contaminants and impurities, forcing families to spend a significant portion of their income on water purchases.
The newly commissioned facility features an advanced treatment system that purifies water before storing it in an elevated tank for distribution. Powered entirely by solar energy, the installation delivers an environmentally sustainable and cost-effective potable water source.
Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, PAC Foundation Executive Secretary Omolola Ojo stated that the installation represents an investment in community resilience.
‘Access to clean water is fundamental to human health, dignity and economic well-being. This project is more than a borehole-it is an investment in healthier families, improved livelihoods and a more resilient community,’ Ojo said.
The initiative is designed to lower the incidence of water-related illnesses and ease household financial pressures. This installation marks the second community borehole delivered by the foundation in Lagos State.
Ojo noted that the organisation will continue advancing sustainable development across Nigeria through strategic partnerships, targeting education, healthcare, environmental sustainability, and economic empowerment in alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals. Community leaders and residents welcomed the intervention, pledging full support for the facility’s maintenance.