Jubilation swept through Baruwa-Ipaja in Lagos State at the weekend as the Dr. Segun Musa Foundation inaugurated a modern clean water borehole project, bringing long-awaited relief to residents who have endured years of water scarcity.
The borehole, located at Eleshinmogun Street, Baruwa, is fitted with a modern pumping system and large storage tanks, with the capacity to supply over 10,000 litres of clean water daily. Community leaders and residents described the project as a “life-changing intervention” in a neighbourhood where access to safe water had remained a challenge for decades.
Speaking at the inauguration, Dr. Segun Musa, Chairman of the Foundation, said the initiative reflects the organisation’s commitment to finding sustainable solutions to pressing community challenges.
“We are proud to have made a positive impact on the lives of the people of Baruwa. Every organisation has a corporate social responsibility to contribute to communities that need support. Government cannot do it alone. This is why we conduct needs assessments in communities and, where our projection meets their needs, we step in to provide basic interventions,” Dr. Musa explained.
He announced that the Foundation would construct two additional boreholes within Baruwa in the coming weeks, while similar projects are scheduled for Ogun and Rivers States, with plans to expand to other states including Abuja.
“We are not limiting our efforts to Lagos. Any community across Nigeria that requires intervention will benefit from our support,” Musa added, urging residents to take ownership of the facility by ensuring regular maintenance and safety.
On the sidelines of the event, community leaders hailed the project as a timely response to a long-standing problem.
The Baale of Fatade Ajelanwa Baruwa, High Chief Maroof Amoo-Fatade, described the intervention as historic.
“Before now, we had no access to clean water. The water from government pipelines here is contaminated with petroleum products. We relied on vendors who sold water at high prices. This borehole has saved us from years of suffering,” he said.
Similarly, Mr. Gani Aina, Chairman of Itesiwaju Community Development Area (CDA), said the project would greatly improve the quality of life in Baruwa.
“This borehole will reduce the burden on women and children who travel long distances to fetch water. We are deeply grateful to Dr. Musa for his kindness and vision. His commitment has not gone unnoticed,” he stated.
Residents also expressed heartfelt appreciation. Mrs. Oluwatoyin Omidiora, a businesswoman, said families in the area had been forced to spend as much as ₦1,000 every three to four days to buy water from vendors.
“With this borehole, our burden is lifted. My message to Dr. Musa is simple: keep doing good for humanity. When God blesses you, He expects you to extend love and kindness to your neighbour, and that is exactly what he has done,” she said.
The inauguration ceremony was attended by community leaders, residents, and supporters of the Foundation, who lauded the project as a model of private sector partnership in community development.