The Justice, Development and Peace Commission (JDPC) of the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja has sunk boreholes in Sheda and Pegi communities in the FCT to enhance access to potable water.
The Chairman of the commission, Josephat Abaagu, inaugurated the boreholes on Thursday.
The projects, sited at the Our Lady of Fatima Parish, Sheda, and at the St Francis Catholic Church, Pegi, were approved by the Archbishop Ignatius Kaigama.
Abaagu expressed hope that the boreholes would insulate young people in the area from exposure to negative vices and harm while in search of water in places far from their homes.
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He said, “The projects are expected to complement the government’s effort as they continue to find ways of providing improved social welfare services in Nigeria and improve the livelihood of citizens.
“The Archdiocese of Abuja remains resolute in the business of improving the lives and welfare of individuals, our communities and the nation at large.’’
In their remarks, the parish priests of the two churches, Rev Fr Thomas Edogbanya and Rev Fr Victor Ilo commended the archbishop for the projects.
Also, Stephen Faruna, First Vice Chairman of Sheda Parish Pastoral Council, commended the commission for the gesture and assured proper care of the borehole.
He said it was an opportunity for some of the parishioners to engage in ice block, fish breeding and other businesses connected with water.
In Pegi, Mr Destiny Igboanugo expressed joy and gratitude to the archbishop for approving the project.
