NYSC urges Enugu Govt to address water challenges in orientation camp

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has appealed to the Enugu State Government to urgently address water challenges in its Orientation Camp in Awgu Local Govenment Area of the state.

The ​‌‌‍​‍⁠⁠‍​⁠‍⁠⁠‌‍​‌​Coordinator, NYSC Enugu, Mrs Oluwakemi Awolola, made the plea during a courtesy visit to the Enugu State Community and Social Development Agency (CSDA) on Monday.

Awolola said that the visit was to explore practical solutions to water supply challenges at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp in Awgu.

She noted that the visit had provided an opportunity for the NYSC and CSDA to discuss the challenges affecting the effective operation and distribution of water within the camp.

According to her, there is a need to improve existing boreholes, strengthen solar power systems and extend water supply to essential facilities and centres in the camp.

Responding, the General Manager of CSDA, Chief Monday Ani, assured of the agency’s readiness to work with the NYSC management to identify workable and cost-effective solutions to the challenges mentioned.

Ani noted that the agency would examine the existing facilities, including the boreholes, pumps, storage tanks and solar installations, to determine the most appropriate measures required.

“The proposed intervention is expected to improve water distribution to strategic points within the camp and reduce the challenges associated with inadequate electricity and the high cost of running generators.

“Both parties acknowledged that addressing these issues will require careful planning, technical expertise and effective coordination to ensure that resources are put to the best possible use,” he said.