Leading
telecommunications network, Airtel Nigeria, has completed the hand over of the water
borehole facility it had been building for the Ikot Essien community in Akwa
Ibom, South-South Nigeria.
According to Airtel, this intervention was done as part of the 7th season
of Airtel Touching Lives, the telecom giant’s flagship corporate philanthropy
initiative and it addresses the critical challenged of limited access to
potable water in the Ikot Essien.
Speaking on the project’s inauguration, Director, Corporate
Communications and CSR, Airtel Nigeria, Femi Adeniran, emphasized Airtel’s commitment
to addressing fundamental challenges faced by local communities.
"We are aware of the struggles associated with the lack of potable
water, and Airtel continues to undertake interventions such as this one in
various communities around Nigeria through our Airtel Touching Lives
initiative. We could relate to the challenges faced by the Ikot Essien
community, prompting our decision to provide support," he said.
The borehole facility donation also aligns with Airtel's dedication to
the achievement of the global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs),
particularly Goal 6, which focuses on ensuring clean water and sanitation for
all.
The community head, Chief Effiong Ekefre, expressed gratitude to Airtel
for the important intervention. He said, "We are immensely grateful to
Airtel Nigeria for this life-changing gesture. Access to clean water is a
fundamental need, and this borehole facility will make a lasting impact on the
well-being of our community members. Airtel has indeed touched our community,
and we are thankful for their generosity."
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