The Wunti Al-Khair Foundation (WAKF) has commissioned a solar-powered water project in Inkil Community, Bauchi Local Government Area, providing residents with improved access to clean and sustainable water after years of persistent water scarcity.
The project, inaugurated on Saturday, July 11, 2026, comprises 10 strategically located solar-powered boreholes, each fitted with three water taps to ensure easier access to potable water across different parts of the community.
The initiative is the Foundation’s fourth solar-powered water intervention, reinforcing its commitment to addressing critical infrastructure gaps in underserved communities across Bauchi State.
The project was commissioned on behalf of the Foundation’s founder by the Director of Programs, Mustapha Ango, who said the intervention reflects WAKF’s broader mission to improve public health and community wellbeing through sustainable development projects.
According to Ango, providing reliable access to clean water is essential to improving living standards and reducing the health risks associated with unsafe water sources.
He also urged residents to take collective responsibility for maintaining the facilities to ensure they continue serving the community for years to come.
“This project belongs to the community. Its sustainability depends on the collective commitment of every resident to safeguard and maintain these facilities so that they continue to serve generations to come,” he said.
Ango reaffirmed the Foundation’s commitment to expanding interventions that directly improve the lives of vulnerable populations through investments in healthcare, education, community development, and economic empowerment.
The Inkil project adds to a growing list of water initiatives implemented by the Foundation. Previous solar-powered water projects have been delivered in Tirwun, Karofin Madaki (both in Bauchi Local Government Area), and Bulli Community in Tafawa Balewa Local Government Area.
Access to clean water remains one of the most critical drivers of improved public health, sanitation, education, and economic productivity, particularly in rural communities where residents often travel long distances to fetch water.
By expanding access to safe drinking water, the Foundation says it aims to reduce the burden of water scarcity while supporting healthier and more resilient communities.
Community leaders, residents, and other stakeholders attended the commissioning ceremony, where they commended the Wunti Al-Khair Foundation for its continued investment in essential social infrastructure and its commitment to improving livelihoods across Bauchi State.
