A 10,000 litre capacity solar powered borehole has been installed in an effort to enhancing the lives of students at Agidingbi Junior Grammar School, Ogudu, Lagos State.
WaterAid, in partnership with the PepsiCo Foundation and Lagos State, has inaugurated the state-of-the-art 10,000-litre solar-powered borehole on Thursday. This initiative also saw the rehabilitation of existing toilets and the construction of a female-friendly toilet facility.
Aligned with their impactful three-year project, ‘Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Improvement,’ the collaboration aimed to promote safely managed sanitation and ensure the provision of clean water. As part of their mission to strengthen local systems and institutions, WaterAid empowered 35 female mechanics across three districts. Additionally, they established Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Committees, WASHCOM, to oversee sustainable initiatives in the community.
The upgraded facilities boast essential amenities such as handwashing stations, three spacious shower compartments in the female toilets, and pad banks to support girls in managing their menstrual hygiene at school. Furthermore, the inclusion of a wheelchair-accessible ramp, equipped with a handrail, ensures accessibility for all individuals.
Evelyn Mere, the Country Director of WaterAid, emphasized the critical importance of access to clean water and proper sanitation for children’s health, education, and safety.
“Children deserve a healthy learning environment. Lack of access to WASH facilities can hinder school attendance and academic achievements.”
C.D. Glin, President of PepsiCo Foundation and Global Head of Social Impact for PepsiCo, expressed immense pride in their enduring partnership with WaterAid. He highlighted the transformative work taking place in Lagos State, where millions of people have gained access to safe water through distribution, purification, and conservation programs.
“These efforts place us firmly on track to achieve our goal of providing safe water access to 100 million people by 2030, marking a significant milestone in our mission for global water accessibility.”
