By Amos Ola | Project leader
The villagers of Babaegbe in Akinyele local government area of Oyo state Nigeria could not shelf their joy in recent weeks. Oak Rural Health Organization's team took a surprised and unannounced visit to the community, in company of borehole construction engineers. Our mission this time is to locate a suitable point for siting the borehole. This is achieved through a procedure called geophysical survey. Some of the villagers on ground summoned themselves to witness this hope intensifying development. After about 2 hours of measuring and manoeuvres by the experts at different locations within the village, they were able to identify a promising point for the proposed borehole. The report however suggested drilling about 80 to 85 meters to get a water quality that will serve the community.
The next step now which is drilling, encasing and pump installation must be executed together. It is estimated at $1,945. We have made series of campaigns and other consultations to ensure the needed amount is raised. But, the available fund presently is still small compared to our need. This project has a high potential of empowering the villagers and most importantly, preventing disease outbreak. Thus, the need for completing it at the earliest possible time. The villagers were able to develop a sense of being loved again, seeing our concerns and enthusiasm for their debilitating condition of living.
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