Fairaction Nigeria has officially inaugurated its National Advisory Board, to bolster rural livelihoods and tackle water scarcity in Nigeria’s agricultural heartlands, reports NaijaAgroNet.
Delivering the keynote at the inauguration, Dr. David Tola Winjobi, National Coordinator of Fairaction Nigeria, emphasized that the organization’s solar-powered, climate-resilient water technology is designed to withstand the harsh environmental shifts currently challenging Nigerian agriculture.
Already deployed in key Oyo State communities such as Alabata (Akinyele LG) and Boni (near Igboho), the SWI systems are proving that technology can bridge the gap between water availability and food security.
"We are cognizant of the immense role that professionals from different walks of life play in scaling impact," Dr. Winjobi stated. "The inauguration of this board is a signal that we are ready to move beyond Oyo State, bringing smart water infrastructure to needy communities across the federation."
A major highlight for the agro-sector is Fairaction’s ambitious Water Mapping Research Project. Covering all 33 Local Government Areas in Oyo State, the initiative aims to generate useable data to inform policy decisions. For the agricultural sector, this data is critical for understanding groundwater availability, planning irrigation potential, and mitigating the effects of drought on crop yields.
Furthermore, Fairaction’s partnership with the DAWN Commission for the upcoming Southwestern Nigeria Water Summit aims to align regional stakeholders toward a unified course for clean water and WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) integration.
The newly inaugurated Advisory Board is a multi-disciplinary powerhouse, featuring experts in Water Engineering, Public Health, Project Management, and Media Engineering. Unlike a traditional governing board, this team will focus on "opening doors" and providing technical oversight to ensure that borehole projects are not only sustainable but meet international quality standards.
The Board’s strategic mandate includes:
Technical Integrity: Reviewing project designs to ensure long-term functionality for rural users.
MEAL Frameworks: Strengthening Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning to report real outcomes to donors and partners.
Resource Mobilization: Prudent management of resources and donor engagement to fund the high-cost, high-impact SWI systems.
Conflict Resolution: Managing community disputes and equipment failure through expert crisis management.
Dr. Winjobi concluded by framing water access as the foundational layer of the 2030 Agenda. He noted that while SDG 6 (Clean Water) is the goal, SDG 17 (Partnerships) is the engine.
"Our books are open to the public, and our commitment to professionalism is absolute," he said. "By integrating scientific research with infrastructural excellence, we are ensuring that water sustains life and livelihoods in every corner of Nigeria."
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