By Helen Udo, Outlook Media ABUJA.
In a significant stride towards improving the quality of life in the Lake Chad region, the Force Commander Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) Major General Goodwin Michael Mutkut has commissioned a solar-powered borehole in the community of Gouldjouwan Community , located approximately 10 kilometers from Mora in Cameroon.
The facility, boasting a tank capacity of 10 cubic meters, is to provide the community with a reliable source of clean and safe water.
A statement signed by Lieutenant Colonel Olaniyi Osoba,
Chief Military Information Officer
HQ MNJTF N’djamena, Chad on Tuesday quotes ” The commissioning ceremony led by the FC was attended by key military commanders from Sector 1 Mora, staff officers from MNJTF Headquarters, and representatives from Defence Council International. Major General Mutkut emphasized that this initiative, made possible through the generous support of the European Union and its partners, underscores the importance of clean water to humanity as water brings life. He reiterated his commitment towards ensuring communities in the Lake Chad region have access to fundamental resources like clean water.
Major General Mutkut further encouraged the Gouldjouwan community to utilize the facility responsibly, noting that the successful management of the project could pave the way for similar future initiatives.
The Commander Sector 1 Colonel Tiokap Pierre Loti highlighted the successful collaboration between the military and the civilian population in achieving the milestone. He urged the community to maintain the facility and called for continued support from partners, particularly the European Union, to extend such initiatives to other communities.
The representative of the Defence Council International Brigadier General Stephane Caiazzo (retired) who facilitated the project stated that the state-of-the-art borehole is equipped with solar panels for water treatment, micro filters, an automatic chrome dispenser, and a high-voltage pump to ensure efficient water supply. He noted that project is a result of a partnership between the MNJTF, Defense Council International (DCI) and funding from the European Union towards ensuring that internally displaced persons affected by the Boko Terrorists return to their accestral homes
The representative of the Mayor of Mora Mr Zake Bukar expressed profound gratitude to the MNJTF for their unwavering commitment to the community’s well-being. He acknowledged that the water facility is a testament to MNJTF’s dedication to improving access to clean water and enhancing the quality of life for the people of Gouldjouwan.
