KSrelief to Provide Solar-powered Boreholes in 1o Nigerian States

From Ahmad Muhammad

The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief) signed a cooperation agreement via video conference yesterday with a civil society organization to implement a project that will drill 78 medium-depth, solar-powered wells across 10 states in the Republic of Nigeria.

The initiative is expected to benefit approximately 733,350 individuals.
KSrelief’s Assistant Supervisor General for Operations and Programs Eng. Ahmed bin Ali Al-Baiz signed the agreement at KSrelief’s headquarters in Riyadh.

A statement signed by the spokesman of the Saudi Embassy Muhammad Alsahabi said the agreement aims to provide safe drinking water for both people and livestock, support domestic water needs, and enhance water access in low-income areas.

“It also seeks to reduce the spread of waterborne infections and parasitic disease vectors, ultimately helping to save lives, particularly among infants. Additionally, the project contributes to improved nutrition by providing a reliable source of clean water.

This initiative is part of a broader range of humanitarian and relief projects in the water and sanitation sector, implemented by the Kingdom through KSrelief, aimed at improving the quality of life and reducing the spread of diseases and epidemics in vulnerable countries worldwide.