Senator Eteng Facilitates Solar-Powered Boreholes, Street Lights In 27 Communities In Cross River

Senator Eteng Williams, representing the Cross River central senatorial district, has facilitated solar-powered boreholes and street lights In 27 communities, as part of his efforts to transform the lives of his constituents.

The solar-powered boreholes were constructed in nine communities while solar-powered street lights have been provided in 16 communities.

The solar-powered boreholes projects are located across various six local government areas that make up the zone.

The benefiting communities for the solar powered boreholes include;  Bendeghe-Ekiem, Ediba, Olulumo, Ababene, Ijom, Assiga, Aduma, Mkpani,  Afaben, Mkpani and Boje.

While the solar-powered street lights were installed in the following 16 communities; Ekori, Ugep, Mkpani, Inyima, Assiga, Nko,

Obubra Urban, Oderegha/Ovukwa, Ofumbungha/Yala, Isobo Otaka, Isobo Biko-Biko, Boki LGA (Wula Ekumpuo, Okwabang, Agba Osokom and Katchuan Irruan, Nsofang, Ajassor and Adadama.

Speaking with newsmen in Calabar Senator  Williams said that the solar- powered boreholes will ensure sustainable water supply, particularly in communities that suffer from water scarcity.

According to him, the solar-powered street lights is in line with the ‘Project Light Up Central’ Initiative, aimed at boosting social activities and night lifestyle at the benefiting communities

“This is in line with his electioneering promise of taking development to the grassroots and improve standard of living.

“We are further collaborating with relevant federal agencies to bring in more developmental projects to our people. We are committed to restoring hope to our people at the grassroots.

He added that water and light are very crucial to human existence which is why attention was given to the projects

“This is just the tip of the iceberg,” he said.