For the first time in over three decades, residents of Yanfiki, a rural community in Kano State, now have access to safe drinking water, thanks to a newly installed solar-powered borehole provided by the BATN Foundation.

The water facility includes a 20,000-litre tank, five taps for water distribution, four 400-watt solar panels, a submersible pump, a manual hand pump for backup, and a fenced enclosure to secure the site. The initiative is designed to offer a sustainable solution to the community’s long-standing water scarcity.

Speaking at the inauguration, Nasiru Wada, a director at the BATN Foundation, explained that using solar energy was part of the group’s commitment to environmental sustainability and clean energy adoption.

Before the project, residents relied on poor-quality water, often paying as much as N100 per jerrycan. Many admitted they were ashamed to serve it to visitors due to its dirty appearance.

“Today is a blessing,” said Mallam Abdullahi Garuba, a local resident. “Not only do we have water in our village, it is clean and safe.”

The launch event was attended by hundreds of residents, government representatives, and traditional leaders. Kano State Commissioner for Water Resources, Alhaji Umar Doguwa, who unveiled the borehole, reaffirmed the state government’s focus on improving infrastructure in rural areas.

Also present were officials from the state’s water department, the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency, and the BATN Foundation management team.

Community members were encouraged to take full responsibility for maintaining the facility, ensuring it serves both current and future generations.