Navy unveils solar boreholes in Gombe community

The Nigerian Navy has commissioned three 10,000-liter solar-powered boreholes in Gombe State, marking a significant step in its Civil-Military Cooperation efforts. The project, executed in the Gadan Mai Alewa, Sabon Layi, and Layin Kasura communities within Gombe metropolis, aims to provide sustainable access to clean water.

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Traditionally, and indeed globally, civil-military cooperation encompasses those activities and interactions between the military and civil societies towards the accomplishment of mission and military strategic objectives.

Representing the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, Rear Admiral Mohammed Dahiru, Director of Project Implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation at Naval Headquarters, stated that the initiative is designed to foster stronger relationships between the military and civilian populations. This intervention also contributes to the federal government's broader development agenda, aligning with the "Renewed Hope Agenda."

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In line with this, a special quick intervention project was launched in 2024 to facilitate the attainment of the Nigerian Navy civil-military cooperation mandate and to contribute to the ongoing Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Agenda.

Dahiru explained that the Nigerian Navy's role extends beyond national security to actively improving community welfare. He highlighted that civil-military cooperation encompasses activities that support both military objectives and societal well-being. The special quick intervention project, launched in 2024, serves to fulfill the Navy's civil-military cooperation mandate.

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This project will enhance the quality of life of this community.

The projects are also a tribute to retired Rear Admiral Shehu Usman Gombe, an accomplished officer and an indigene of the Jekadafari community. The boreholes, equipped with 10,000-liter overhead tanks, perimeter fencing, and streetlights, are expected to significantly enhance the quality of life for the residents. The Naval Chief urged the beneficiaries to take ownership of the facilities and use them responsibly to ensure their longevity.

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I wish to enjoin the beneficiaries, just as the facilitator has said, please take ownership of these projects. Use these facilities responsibly so that they will endure for generations to come.