Residents of Enerhen community in Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State on Wednesday, heaved a sigh of relief as the Member representing Okpe/Sapele/Uvwie Federal Constituency, Hon Ben Etanabene, inaugurated a solar-powered borehole donated to the community.

The project, aimed at addressing the long-standing challenge of access to potable water, was inaugurated in a simple ceremony attended by community stakeholders. 

The lawmaker, accompanied by his delectable wife, and taking several gulps from a clear glass cup, expressed satisfaction with the quality of the water and the impact of the project on the neighbourhood.

“Today, we provided and commissioned a solar powered borehole at Enerhen Community in Uvwie LGA. It was a great relief to the community which has been suffering the benefit of good drinking water. Next on line will be Orerokpe and Sapele,” a post on his Facebook page read.

Speaking at the event, the lawmaker explained that the intervention was driven by the community’s struggle to access water.

“We were told that getting water in this area was very difficult. You will need to walk a long distance to get water. We felt it was right for us as a community service to do this, which is one of the basic needs of life. I am happy today that we have been able to get water for the people here. Hopefully, we will extend this to other neighbouring communities,” he said in a video posted on the page.

He also acknowledged the support that made the project possible, adding: “We thank the Federal Government for this opportunity, the state government and our personal effort to getting it done. We pray that more opportunities will come to do more.”