Guinness donates water facility to Abeokuta community

Guinness Nigeria Plc commissioned a water health centre in Adigbe community in Abeokuta, Ogun state on Tuesday.

Yetunde Onanuga, deputy governor of the state, unveiled the project at an occasion attended by dignitaries including Dehab Ghebreab, acting consular general of the United States consulate and representatives of Water Health International.

The water facility, which is capable of providing 2,700 litres of water per hour, consist of a borehole and an ultramodern water treatment unit.

Speaking at the event, Sesan Sobowale, corporate relations director, Guinness Nigeria Plc, said the construction of the facility is in furtherance of Guinness Nigeria’s commitment to helping Nigerians access clean drinking water.

“Many Nigerians still do not have access to clean drinking water; in response to this situation, we have leveraged our flagship Water of Life programme to increase the number of Nigerians who have access to clean and safe water,” he said.

“Under the aegis of the Water of Life programme, Guinness Nigeria has so far constructed water facilities in 22 communities across 14 states of the country.

“We are pleased to note that through these water projects, we have helped thousands of Nigerian families access clean water, and ultimately improve their overall health and wellbeing.

On her part, Onanuga commended Guinness for implementing impactful programmes that help address the challenge of water shortage in Nigeria.

She noted that the construction of the water facility exemplifies the positive results derivable from collaborations between corporate organisations and their host communities.

“I congratulate Guinness Nigeria for its impressive sense of corporate responsibility in building this water scheme for our community,” she said.

“It is without a doubt, a project that will go a long way in addressing one of the crucial needs of our community. The people of Adigbe will never forget Guinness

“Other corporate organizations should emulate Guinness Nigeria by making impactful contributions that enhance the wellbeing of communities through meaningful, result-oriented projects.”