Osun

Water Scarcity: Corps Member Constructs Borehole For Osun Community

ByYusuf Oketola

PublishedFebruary 20, 2026

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Osun State has commissioned a borehole project executed by a serving corps member in Aber, Ede North Local Government Area of the state.

The initiative, according to the scheme, aimed at improving access to potable water and supporting grassroots development initiatives seeking to address persistent water scarcity affecting residents of the area.

The project was undertaken by Adepoju Enitan Pelumi (OS/25A/2397), a corps member who hails from Ijero Local Government Area of Ekiti State.

Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, the Osun State Coordinator of the NYSC, Ekeng Ita Kubiangha, declared the borehole open for use, just as he commended the corps member for demonstrating initiative and commitment to community service.

Kubiangha said the project reflect the objectives of the scheme.

“This borehole is a practical demonstration of the ideals of selfless service, community integration and sustainable grassroots development which the NYSC represents,” he said.

He encouraged other corps members serving in the state to identify pressing needs within their host communities.

In his remarks, the Alabere of Abere, Oba Adefemi Mutalib Adelakin Abiade II expressed appreciation to the corps member on behalf of the community and the landlords’ association of the community.

He described the project as timely and beneficial to residents.

“The provision of this borehole will ease the burden of water scarcity in our community,” the monarch said.

Oba Abide also offered prayers for the future success of the corps member and encouraged young people to contribute meaningfully to societal development.

Also speaking, the Assistant Director of Community Development Service, Oyedokun Christopher, reiterated that community development projects form a core mandate of the NYSC.

He noted that such initiatives help to bridge infrastructural gaps in underserved communities.

Christopher called on residents and community leaders to ensure proper maintenance of the facility.

“Sustainability is key. The community must take collective responsibility for maintaining this borehole so that it continues to serve its purpose,” he said.

In his address, the corps member said an assessment conducted within the community revealed an acute shortage of potable water, hence the project.

“After interacting with residents, it became clear that access to clean water was a pressing challenge, which informed my decision to execute this project,” he explained.

He thanked NYSC officials, sponsors and community stakeholders for their support.

Yusuf Oketola

Yusuf Oketola is a trained journalist with over five years of experience in the media industry. He has worked for both print and online medium. He is a thorough-bred professional with an eye of hindsight on issues bothering on social justice, purposeful leadership, and a society where the leaders charge and work for the prosperity of the people.