By Olayemi Esan
The Nigerian Navy on Saturday Commissioned a motorised borehole built in Gandafura Community in Potiskum Local Government area of Yobe State.
The project was executed under the Nigerian Navy Civil-Military Cooperation project for the benefit of humanity.
Speaking at the commisioning of the project, Director Civil-Military Cooperation Naval Headquarters, Commodore Suleman Dahun who represents the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Awwal Gambo stressed the importance of the project to the community, noting that water was one of the most important God-given natural resources.
Dahun stated that they realised the security situation of the Northeast which according to him requires civil and military relationship for improved peaceful coexistence.
He, however, reiterated Nigerian Navy commitment to protect the lives and properties of people and dedicated to the improvement of the welfare of communities through the provisions of basic and social infrastructure.
In his welcome address, the General Manager, Rural Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Agency (RUWASA), Abubakar Liman Babanyawo appreciated the Nigerian Navy for the support to the community who according to him need water. He urged them to properly maintain the project for sustainability.
Commissioning the newly built borehole, the Emir of Fika and Chairman Yobe State Council of Traditional Rulers, Dr Muhammad Ibn Abali Muhammad Idrissa, expressed gratitude to Nigerian Navy for the kind gesture.
The District Head of Jigawa, Dr Dauda Mohammed Atiyaye and community leader, Jauro Damana Yerima jointly thanked the donors for the support.
