At the launch, Mahamadou Ceesay, chairman of the Basse Area Council, reaffirmed the Council’s commitment to implementing development projects that directly respond to the needs of communities.
He urged beneficiaries to take ownership of the facilities and ensure their proper maintenance to guarantee sustainability and long-term benefits.
“The success of this project depends on how well the communities manage and protect these facilities,” he said.
Lamin Jaiteh, Deputy Governor of the Upper River Region, commended the council for the initiative, describing it as a timely intervention that will significantly improve the living conditions of residents in the beneficiary communities.
Chief Executive Officer of the Basse Area Council, Momodou Sambou, reminded that the eight boreholes were fully funded by the council through the leadership of the Chairman, the General Council and the support of council staff.
The project, he added, reflects the council’s commitment to addressing the basic needs of the people.
Also speaking, Seliou Bah, Alkalo of Basse, praised the council for what he described as remarkable progress in governance and service delivery.
He highlighted improvements in staff welfare, regular salary payments and enhanced administrative efficiency under the current leadership.
Representatives of the beneficiary communities expressed gratitude for the project.
Mariama Jawo of Sare Samba Tacko and Aja spoke of the challenges their communities had faced due to water shortages and welcomed the boreholes as a solution that would ease the burden, particularly on women and children.
The borehole water project is expected to improve access to clean drinking water, while strengthening sanitation and hygiene practices, and contributing to the socio-economic development of the eight beneficiary communities in the Upper River Region.
The initiative forms part of the Basse Area Council’s broader efforts to improve public services and promote sustainable community development across the region.
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