Adamawa State and CARITAS Launch Solar Water Project

The Adamawa State Government, in partnership with CARITAS, has inaugurated a 60,000-litre solar-powered water supply project at the Malkohi Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) Camp located in Yola South Local Government Area. This initiative, implemented through the Ministry for Reconstruction, Rehabilitation, Reintegration and Humanitarian Services, aims to address ongoing water shortages and improve access to safe and reliable water for both displaced persons and the local host community.

The facility includes 13 strategically placed water collection points throughout the camp to enhance accessibility for residents. During the commissioning ceremony, Pharmacist Zira Buba Nani, the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, urged beneficiaries to utilize the facility responsibly and maintain it properly.

He also called on both IDP and host community members to protect the water infrastructure to ensure its continued service. The ministry stated that this intervention is expected to enhance living conditions and community well-being by providing a sustainable water supply, showcasing the importance of partnerships between government and humanitarian organizations in addressing the needs of vulnerable populations.