Infrastructure Development

Transforming our communities into the Dubai of Africa by providing  basic infrastructure to improve the living conditions of our people is one of our major priorities. The KHCDT has successfully completed the construction of several concrete roads across the communities to improve accessibility within the communities. These  roads ( 300 x 600m ) were constructed in  Koluama 1, Koluama 2, Fishtown, Foropa, Ezetu 2, Sangana and Ekeni communities.

Water Supply Infrastructure Development

Owing to the terrain and environment, the KEFFESO communities had lacked access to portable drinking water for years due to the high iron content in the region.  As at 2021 there were over 50 boreholes across the communities but none were functional. The communities relied on dugout wells, rain water and sachet water for domestic purposes. The Pilot  water infrastructure development project was initiated in  2022 and funded by the FIRST E&P and NNPC JV. The model is a hybrid reverse osmosis water borehole. Presently, there are 4 functional boreholes in Koluama 1, Koluama 2, Sangana and Ezetu 1 and they   are the only sources of safe drinking water in the communities.  Additional 5 boreholes are being constructed in Foropa, Fishtown, Oginibiri, Okumbiribeleu and Opu-Okumbiri communities.

Objectives 

The broad  aim of the water infrastructure development  is to improve access to safe water for consumption, reduce waterborne diseases and also improve public health Specifically, the objectives of the.

Impacts

 Healthy workforce

Improved quality of life as a result of access to clean safe water for domestic use has enhanced the overall wellbeing of the people and comfort.

The project created employment for community indigenes who are employed as maintenance personnel.

Community cohesion through participation which has fostered cooperation and local governance because the community is involved in managing and maintaining the water systems.