Story from Sa’adatu MAINA, Damaturu
A motorised borehole has been built in Gandafura Community in Potiskum Local Government Area by Admiral Auwal Zubairu Gambo, Chief of Naval Staff.
The project was executed under the Nigerian Navy Civil-Military Cooperation project for the benefit of humanity.
In his welcome address, the General Manager, Rural Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Agency (RUWASA), Abubakar Liman Babanyawo appreciated the Nigerian Navy for the support to the community who according to him need water. He urged them to properly maintain the project for sustainability.
Also speaking on behalf of the Chief of Naval Staff, the Navy Director Civil-Military Cooperation, Commodore Suleman Dahun stated that they realised the security situation of the Northeast which according to him requires civil and military relationship for improved peaceful coexistence.
He disclosed that they embarked on the project in four locations where two have been successful while the water table of the two is yet to be achieved “we intend to support them with other projects such as health facility and pledged to do more.
The District Head of Jigawa, Dr Dauda Mohammed Atiyaye and community leader, Jauro Damana Yerima jointly thanked the donors for the support.
While commissioning the Gandafura water project, Emir of Fika and Chairman Yobe State Council of Traditional Rulers Dr Muhammad Ibn Abali Muhammad Idrissa also thanked the Nigerian Navy for the support to his community.
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