Umunede and Idumuje-Ugboko Celebrate Access to Potable Water Thanks to Senator Nwoko
UMUNEDE/Nigeria: Senator Ned Nwoko has delivered a major lifeline to residents of Delta North, tackling the region’s long-standing water crisis with the installation of solar-powered boreholes.
Communities in Umunede, Ika North East, and Idumuje-Ugboko, Aniocha North, are already benefiting from the initiative, which began providing clean, potable water in December 2024.
During an inspection of the projects, Dr. Michael Nwoko, the Senator’s Chief of Staff, described the intervention as transformative. He noted that for generations, residents struggled with water scarcity, often trekking long distances or buying water at high costs. “The boreholes are powered by renewable energy, eliminating the burden of fuel costs and ensuring sustainability,” he said, adding that similar projects would be extended to other communities in the region.
The impact has been profound. In Idumuje-Ugboko, where water scarcity had plagued residents for decades, community member Mrs. Dorathy Agalim expressed deep gratitude. “Before now, we bought water for N500 per gallon or climbed hills at 4 a.m. to fetch it. Today, we have free, clean water thanks to Senator Nwoko,” she said. Chief Amos Okonuwa Onyeagwu of Umunede also praised the initiative, saying it had brought relief to a community that previously had to travel to Mbiri for water, especially during the dry season.
Senator Nwoko’s commitment to providing clean water underscores his broader vision for sustainable development in Delta North. With more solar-powered boreholes planned, his intervention is reshaping lives and proving that leadership, when focused on people’s basic needs, can make a lasting impact.
