Guinness Commissions Water Facility In Kebbi community

Guinness Nigeria Plc, a subsidiary of Diageo, has partnered with WaterAid to provide a solar- powered water facility in the D’ka community of Wasagu LGA, Kebbi State.

The gesture was part of its ‘Water of Life’ project with the ultimate goal of ensuring sustainable access to water.

Guinness Nigeria and WaterAid Nigeria have collaborated with Kebbi State Government through the Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency (RUWASSA) to provide inclusive access to clean water to an estimated 2,500 people in D’ka village.

Speaking on the project, Division North Guinness Nigeria Plc Penni Vika, who was represented by Sokoto/Kebbi territory manager Demmo Ibrahim, said: ‘’ The project is part of our ongoing commitment to the communities and in contribution to the achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goal(SDG) which focuses on clean water and sanitation.

“Guinness commitment is driving interventions that help more Nigerians access clean drinking water. We believe that water is a basic human right and our commitment remains unwavering in ensuring that people in underserved communities continue to have access to clean water.”

Guinness Nigeria has established several water schemes under the Diageo Africa Water of Life programme, a project that provides access to clean drinking water and socio-economic development, he added.

Executive Chairman, Danko Wasagu LGA Kebbi State, Suleiman Shindi, commended Guinness Nigeria for provision of clean water in D’Ka Community.

He said: “We say a big thank you to Guinness Nigeria and all the organisations that have come together to put together this water project for the progress of the community’’.

He alsoed thank the Kebbi state government for supporting this project.

He assured that his office will continue to ensure maintenance of the water project.

Country Director WaterAid Nigeria, Dr Chichi Aniagolu-Okoye, who was represented by the coordinator Strategic Partnership and Grant Management, Gerald Ogoko, appreciated the continuous support of its partner Diageo Plc.

According to him: “Diageo Plc through the ‘Water of Life’ project continues to extend sustainable water services to hard to reach communities and marginalised members of the society.

“At WaterAid, equity and inclusion are fundamental guiding principles in our effort to deliver clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene.

“We are therefore excited at the opportunity to be part of the commissioning of this water facility provided to the people of D’Ka community with support from Diageo Plc.”

Members of the D’Ka community also expressed gratitude to Guinness Nigeria and WaterAid for providing them with the water facility.

They said it will reduce their burden and improve their means of livelihood.



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