The story of water scarcity and lack of access to clean water is a recurrent narrative in many communities in Nigeria, painting a picture of a daily struggle that consumes time, threatens health and limits opportunities. Comunity Primary School, Ogada Atta, in Ikeduru Local Government Area of Imo State, Nigeria, was one such place until the intervention of Her Grace and Great Eminence, Princess Onyinye Gift Uwaechia MON.
Recognizing the fundamental human right to water and sanitation as indispensable to leading a life of dignity and well-being, the Princess embarked on a project that would change the lives of the students and staff of the school forever. She commissioned the construction of an
ultramodern borehole with a 1000-gallon capacity overhead tank at the school.
The project was completed and commissioned on a sunny Friday in May 2023. As the water gushed out from the taps for the first time, cheers erupted from the crowd of students and teachers. It was not just about the novelty of the facility but the promise it held – the promise of easier access to clean, hygienic water, and the impact it would have on their lives.
The availability of clean water has drastically transformed life in the school. Students no longer have to journey to distant sources or rely on unhygienic water for their needs. The school's hygiene
Princess Onyinye's intervention hasn't just quenched the physical thirst of the pupils and staff but also fuelled the growth of the community. The borehole stands as a testament to her dedication to improving the quality of life in underserved communities, upholding their right to clean water, and promoting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal of ensuring access to water and sanitation for all.
