The Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) has commissioned a new solar-powered borehole with a 10-cubic-meter tank capacity to provide clean water to the Litri community in Chad, situated about 5 kilometres from the Nigerian border. This initiative reflects the MNJTF’s commitment to improving the lives of those in the Lake Chad region, according to Lieutenant Colonel Olanoiyi Osoba, the Chief Military Information Officer.
The facility was officially inaugurated by the MNJTF Force Commander, Major General Ibrahim Ali, in the presence of military commanders from Sector 2 Bagasola, staff officers from MNJTF Headquarters, and representatives from Defence Council International. Major General Ali highlighted that the project, made possible through the support of the European Union and its partners, shows the MNJTF’s dedication to ensuring communities have access to clean and safe water. He encouraged the residents of Litri to maintain the facility well, adding that more similar projects would be considered if the borehole is properly managed.
Brigadier General Oumar Adam Silik, representing the Commander of Sector 2, emphasized the importance of collaboration between the military and the civilian population in achieving this milestone. He called on the community to take care of the facility and urged continued support from partners like the European Union to extend such initiatives to other communities.
The newly installed solar-powered water borehole includes solar panels for water treatment, micro filters, an automatic chrome dispenser, and a high-voltage pump for efficient water supply. The project is a result of the collaboration between MNJTF, Defence Council International (DCI), and TRACT SARL, with funding from the European Union.
The Boulama of Litri expressed his gratitude to the MNJTF for their ongoing efforts to improve the well-being of the community. He praised the water facility as a demonstration of the MNJTF’s sincere commitment to enhancing access to clean water and improving the quality of life for Litri’s residents.