ROTARY CLUB OF OX-BOW LAKE COMMISSIONS 10,000-LITRE SOLAR-POWERED CLEAN WATER PROJECT AT BAYELSA MEDICAL UNIVERSITY
Commissioning of the Modern Water Project by the Rotary Club of Ox-Bow
In a significant demonstration of its commitment to sustainable community development, the Rotary Club of Ox-Bow Lake on Tuesday, 30 June 2026, officially commissioned and handed over a 10,000-litre-capacity solar-powered clean water project to Bayelsa Medical University (BMU), Yenagoa.
The project, led by the President of the Rotary Club of Ox-Bow Lake, Rtn. Patrick Tamara, is designed to provide the university community with a reliable and sustainable source of clean water. Powered entirely by solar energy, the facility eliminates the need for manual operation, significantly reduces operational costs, and promotes long-term sustainability.
Solar-Powered Borehole-Water Project
The water project aligns with one of Rotary International’s core areas of focus, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), which seeks to improve access to safe water, enhance sanitation, and promote healthier communities through sustainable interventions.
The commissioning ceremony was attended by the Deputy Vice Chancellor, Prof. Aloysius Ebi Ligha; Special Assistant to the Vice Chancellor, Dr Marie Teibowei; Dean of Student Affairs, Dr Godwin Angaye; Past District Governor, Rtn. Mightyman Aye Dikoru (Alabo-Itih), alongside other distinguished guests, Rotarians, university officials, and partners in Rotary service.
Speaking during the event, President Rtn. Patrick Tamara noted that the intervention reflects Rotary’s enduring commitment to improving access to clean water and to supporting institutions that are shaping the future of healthcare education.
The project also represents a significant milestone in Bayelsa Medical University’s ongoing ASPIRE transformation agenda, strengthening infrastructure that directly enhances the welfare of students, staff, and visitors. As a sustainable investment in the university community, the project stands as one of the institution’s notable developmental achievements.
The Rotary Club of Ox-Bow Lake expressed profound appreciation to Rotary International District 9141 for its grant support, as well as to its partners, club members, and all stakeholders whose collective efforts made the project a reality.
The commissioning serves as a fitting conclusion to the “Create Lasting Impact” Rotary Year, reflecting Rotary’s vision of delivering projects that continue to transform lives long after their completion. By providing sustainable access to clean water, the initiative will leave a lasting legacy within the Bayelsa Medical University community.
The Rotary Club reaffirmed its commitment to selfless service, emphasising that through collaboration and purposeful action, Rotary continues to create meaningful and lasting change in communities.
Photo Gallery
Full view of the Solar-Powered Borehole
Proud Members of the Rotary Club of Ox-Bow Lake at the commissioning
BMU Officials arriving at the commissioning
Ribbon-Cutting
President of the Rotary Club of Ox-Bow Lake (Left) and Public Relations Officer, BMU (Right)
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