Caritas Nigeria and its development partners have provided a 60,000-litre-capacity solar-powered borehole at the Malkohi Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) Camp in Yola South Local Government Area of Adamawa State to improve access to water for displaced families and host-community residents.
The project was supported by the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (Norad), Caritas Norway and other partners, with implementation support from the Justice, Development and Peace Commission of Yola Diocese and the Adamawa State Government.
At the commissioning ceremony, Caritas Nigeria’s Executive Secretary, Rev. Father Peter Babangida, said reliable access to safe water was essential to public health, human dignity and improved living conditions.
He noted that the facility would help reduce the burden of water collection, particularly for women and children, while supporting hygiene and sanitation within the community.
The Adamawa State Government also welcomed the intervention. Officials of the Ministry of Reconstruction, Rehabilitation, Reintegration and Humanitarian Services said sustainable access to essential services was important in addressing the needs of displaced people beyond emergency assistance.
Community representatives were encouraged to take responsibility for protecting and maintaining the facility to ensure its continued use.
Access to safe water remains an important component of humanitarian support for displaced populations. At Malkohi, the borehole is expected to ease water shortages, although its long-term impact will depend on proper maintenance, reliable operation and equitable access for residents.
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