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180-foot solar-powered borehole with 5,000-litre tank brings clean water and sustainable energy to underserved Akwa Ibom community.
Residents of Ifa Ikot Idang in the Etoi clan, Uyo Local Government Area, are celebrating a major improvement to their daily lives following the commissioning of a solar-powered borehole donated by LG Electronics.
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The 180-foot facility, equipped with a 5,000-litre overhead tank powered by dual 1,440-watt bifacial solar panels, ends years of water scarcity that once forced community members to travel long distances for clean water.
Sustainable Technology for Clean Water
Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, Mr. Paul Mba, Head of Corporate Marketing at LG Electronics Nigeria, said:
“This intervention reflects our commitment to leveraging technology to tackle real-life challenges in water access, energy sustainability, and community development. Our solar-powered system guarantees a continuous water supply without relying on the national grid. The 5,000-litre tank, powered by high-efficiency solar panels, drives a pump drawing water from an 180-foot borehole, making the system both sustainable and cost-effective for the long-term benefit of the community.”
A Human-Centered Initiative
Mr. Moses Osime, Public Relations and CSR Manager at LG Electronics Nigeria, described the project as a deeply human initiative that transcends infrastructure.
“At LG Electronics, we understand the struggle communities like Ifa Ikot Idang face in accessing clean water. This intervention restores dignity, renews hope, and underscores that sustainable development must prioritize people. Today marks the easing of a long-standing burden and the start of a better daily life. Every drop from this facility symbolizes our care, responsibility, and ongoing commitment to meaningful change.”
Community Leaders Express Gratitude
Mr. Mancus Asuquo Ibanga, Village Head of Idang, Idarag Efe-Idiong, said:
“The support from LG Electronics is a long-awaited blessing for our community. Having clean water close to home has restored dignity to our daily lives, especially for our women and children who used to travel far just to find safe drinking water. This project has eased our hardships and brought a real improvement to the well-being of everyone here.”
The Vice Chairman II of Mboho Mkparawa Ibibio, Aparawa Jimmy Essien, added:
“I stand here to affirm that this project marks a new chapter of hope and progress for our community. Access to clean, sustainable water is not just a necessity; it is a foundation for health, dignity, and opportunity. Together, we embrace this gift with gratitude and a shared commitment to protect and nurture it for generations ahead.”
He also commended the quality and durability of LG Electronics products, stating:
“From this day forward, we proudly become brand ambassadors for LG, sharing our positive experience and standing behind a company that truly invests in the wellbeing of our community.”
Local Facilitators Play Key Role
Mr. and Mrs. Itoro Atakpa, along with Mr. Udo Ibong, an aide to Governor Umo Eno on Digital Marketing and Social Media who helped facilitate the project, played important roles in supporting the initiative.
Speaking on behalf of her husband, a native of the community, Mrs. Atakpa emphasized that their involvement was driven by a desire to give back to their roots and contribute to sustainable development. Mrs. Joyce Mbong said at the commissioning ceremony:
Residents Celebrate Life-Changing Impact
“Having clean, reliable water right here in our village is nothing short of life-changing. For years, we faced the burden of traveling long distances and spending money just to get water. This project has lifted that weight, bringing relief and convenience to every household. More than that, it has made us feel seen and included, reminding us that our community matters.”
Calls for More Corporate Partnerships
Traditional and community leaders present at the event commended the initiative as a model of effective public-private-community partnership and urged more corporate organisations to emulate LG Electronics in addressing rural infrastructure gaps.
They highlighted the importance of integrating renewable energy solutions into community development projects, noting that solar-powered infrastructure ensures sustainability and reduces operational costs.
For the first time in many years, residents of Ifa Ikot Idang Community now enjoy uninterrupted access to clean water, marking what many described as a new chapter of relief, dignity, and improved quality of life.
