A Kwara-based non-governmental organisation, Abibakr As-Sidiq Philanthropic Home, has completed five solar-powered borehole projects in underserved communities across the Republic of Togo to improve access to clean water.
The projects, implemented with support from the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief) under Project OP-660, were completed on October 9, 2026.
The beneficiary communities include Moumento, Kalgora, Atchavédo, Adoglové and N’Tifafa Kome.
Each facility is equipped with a solar-powered pumping system, water-storage tanks, distribution taps, perimeter fencing, livestock drinking troughs and solar lighting.
Speaking on the intervention, the organisation’s Chief Operating Officer and Project Manager, Barrister Abdulrazzaq Farid, said the initiative was designed to improve access to water and strengthen the welfare of vulnerable communities.
He emphasised that community participation, regular maintenance and continuous monitoring would be essential to ensuring the long-term sustainability of the facilities.
Residents of the beneficiary communities welcomed the intervention, saying the boreholes would reduce the difficulties associated with travelling long distances to obtain water for domestic use.
The project highlights the role of humanitarian partnerships and renewable energy in expanding access to essential services, particularly in underserved communities.
It also demonstrates how solar-powered water infrastructure can support household needs, livestock production and improved living conditions.
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