Hope Amidst Water Scarcity.
Abeokuta, the capital city of Ogun State, Nigeria, had long been plagued by severe water scarcity. Residents struggled to access this basic necessity, affecting their daily lives and livelihoods. But in the face of this challenge, households and communities demonstrated remarkable resilience and resourcefulness to manage the situation
A good example is the Saraki Odemo axis, where a group of determined residents took matters into their own hands. Through community efforts, they successfully drilled a massive borehole and installed solar panels to power the pumping machine. The community's initiative did not stop there. They adopted water-conserving practices, such as using buckets instead of showers and collecting water from other sources for non-potable purposes. The landlord association also played a crucial role, pooling resources to invest in sustainable solutions.
As the community continues to thrive, the Saraki Odemo borehole is a replica of collective action and innovative solutions communities and households in Abeokuta put in place to access clean water.