Kogiflame
The Councillor representing Enjema Ward 3 in Ankpa Local Government Area of Kogi State, Nasiru Yahaya has rehabilitated another borehole in his ward located at Aliboko-Inye in his ward from his December salary.
The Borehole which was managed by the community association broke down about two years ago.
When contacted after the rehabilitation of the boreholes at Ogane-Inye and Ojuaka-Inye last month, the Councillor sent engineers to Aliboko-Inye to ascertain the level of damage and what it could take to repair it to provide water for that part of his ward especially for the festive period.
According to the report of the engineers, the plant needed service and replacement of the pumping machine and some broken pipes.
The Councillor immediately released funds for the rehabilitation as soon as he received his salary for December.
In a remark after the rehabilitation, Mallam Nasiru said that what he was doing was not a show off but to do what he could within his own resources before drawing the attention of the Chairman of Ankpa Local Government , Engineer Ademu Muhammed Yahaya and Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo to the numerous needs of his ward.
The Gago of Aliboko-Inye, Chief. Damale said his joy knew no bounds as he list expected that the Councillor could respond so quick to repairing the borehole.
He pledged that the people of the area would be vigilant henceforth to protect the borehole from vandals.
Similarly, APC supporters from the community praised the Councillor for the gesture saying that he has made them proud.
They said the rehabilitation of the borehole was an impetus for continued support for the party.
