
By: Abubakar Ibrahim
As part of its civil-military relations efforts, the Nigerian Navy has donated industrial solar-powered boreholes to alleviate water scarcity in Lassa Community, Askira Uba Local Government Area of Borno State.
The 80,000-liter solar-powered motorized industrial boreholes and 80,000-liter overhead water supply system were facilitated by a community member, Rear Admiral Samson Bura, under the Chief of Naval Staff Special Intervention Quick Impact Project Scheme.
The Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla, represented by the Chief of Naval Transformation, Rear Admiral Monday Unurhiere, at the commissioning, described the initiative as an honour, particularly as it was supervised by a son of the soil, Rear Admiral Samson Bura.
He emphasized that the Nigerian Navy’s Special Quick Intervention Project launched in 2024 is a strategic mechanism aimed at strengthening civil-military relations while contributing to the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
Rear Admiral Samson Bura, who supervised the project, highlighted the significance of the initiative, noting that it symbolizes a mutual commitment between the Nigerian Navy and the Lassa community.

He stressed that the Navy values the cooperation and goodwill it receives from communities across the country, particularly in Lassa, where many indigenes have contributed significantly to the Navy and the nation.
In recognition of this, he said, the Navy is giving back through corporate social responsibility, fostering stronger ties between the military and civilians.
Expressing gratitude, the Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, represented by the Vice Chairman of Askira-Uba Local Government, Peter Musa, described the project as an answered prayer, emphasizing that it will go a long way in reducing hardship in the community.

Some of the community members, Christiana Samuel and Peter Ntada, who could not hide her excitement told Radio Nigeria that they would take ownership of the solar-powered boreholes and ensure proper maintenance for their domestic use.