Rotary Club of Egbe in Lagos State has inaugurated a borehole project in Bolorunpelu, Ikotun, to alleviate the area’s water scarcity and enhance access to clean water.
The project, executed under the President, Nneka Anaemena, was inaugurated during the visit of the District Governor of Rotary International District 9111, Henry Akinyele, at Egbe Road, Ejigbo.
Anaemena said the initiative was conceived following a needs assessment by the club in communities and schools.
She said the survey showed that Bolorunpelu had no functional water source, leaving residents dependent on vendors.
‘We discovered this community did not have good water; in fact, they had no water because the well they had dried up. The only way they got water was by paying Mallams to fetch water for them. So, we concluded that they needed a borehole in Bolorunpelu,’ Anaemena said.
She added that the club had taken measures to ensure sustainability of the project by handing it over to the community’s Baale, for proper management and maintenance.
‘We wanted a project that would last long in the community. The people are excited about it, and we are happy to see their joy,’ she added.
The Baale of Bolorunpelu, High Chief Sanni Lateef Babatunde (Ogunyomi Asambe I), expressed gratitude to the Rotary Club of Egbe for what he described as a compassionate and impactful intervention.
‘We thank Rotary for this project. It will go a long way in easing our water challenges and improving our quality of life,’ the Baale stated.
In his address, District Governor Akinyele commended the Rotary Club of Egbe for its commitment to community service and for implementing projects that address pressing social needs. He reiterated Rotary’s mission of advancing sustainable development and improving living conditions across communities.
The event also featured economic empowerment activities aimed at supporting residents’ livelihoods, underscoring Rotary’s dedication to fostering community growth through humanitarian initiatives.