Bauchi Residents Regain Access to Clean Water After Senator Buba’s Intervention

Bauchi Residents Regain Access to Clean Water After Senator Buba’s Intervention

By Khalid Idris Doya 

Residents of Unity Estate in Bauchi metropolis have regained access to clean and affordable water after years of scarcity following the intervention of Senator Shehu Buba, representing Bauchi South Senatorial District, in collaboration with Halaty Community Development Initiative (HCDI).

For years, the breakdown of the estate's main borehole forced families to depend on costly water vendors and unsafe alternatives, endangering health, hygiene, and children’s welfare. 

Concerned by the hardship, HCDI mobilised community members and presented the issue to Senator Buba, who promptly directed the repair of the facility.

The intervention brought in engineers to restore the borehole system, ensuring steady water supply across the estate.

Speaking to journalists yesterday, the Secretary of the Unity Estate Residents Association, Mr. Temidayo, described the development as a huge relief.

He said, "Water is life, and without it, life in this estate has become very difficult. Many of us were struggling to provide water for our families daily. With this intervention, things have improved, and we are deeply grateful."

Women in the estate expressed appreciation to the Senator, "Before now, I woke up before dawn to fetch water or buy from vendors at high cost. Now, with water restored, life is easier for our families. We are grateful to those who made it possible," Hajiya Rashida Yusuf stated. 

Another resident, Mrs. Gladys Michael, added, "It was the women who suffered most. We had to wake early, walk long distances, and still spend money we didn't have. With this water restored, our lives are easier, and our children are healthier."

Development experts have commended the initiative, noting that the restoration of clean water in Unity Estate supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 6 on clean water and sanitation, SDG 3 on good health, SDG 4 on quality education, and SDG 1 on poverty reduction.