2016 Program – Water Project

 

This water project in North Bank, Makurdi, Benue state, Nigeria offers a source of free, clean water to the local community. It was funded by the foundation and is self-sustaining with a supporting structure of solar power and local supervision.

free water project, Nigeria

Site of the free water supply project by the Tanimu Foundation. The project is located in the North Bank suburb of Makurdi, in Benue State, Nigeria.

 

free water supply storage tanks

The storage tanks (powered by solar panels) and secured environment for the free water supply project.

 

water project ribbon cutting ceremony, Nigeria

The opening ceremony of the water project featuring community leaders on May 27th, 2016.

 

water project - drinking pure water

A cross-section of the community at the grand opening, drinking the pure water supplied by the project.

 

water project evening session

Community members gathering for water at the evening session of the supply project. It supplies clean water on a schedule twice daily.

 

water project - waiting in line

Community members line up for free, clean water.