Benson-Idahosa Boosts Staff, Inmates’ Welfare with Solar Powered Borehole at Edo Correctional Centre
Felix Omoh-Asun in Benin The Archbishop of Church of God Mission International (CGMI), Bishop Margaret Benson-Idahosa, has donated a solar-powered borehole to Oko Correctional Centre, Benin. Benson-Idahosa, represented by Bishop Wale Ajayi on
The Archbishop of Church of God Mission International, Bishop Margaret Benson-Idahosa, has recently donated a solar-powered borehole to Oko Correctional Centre in Benin. This donation is part of a series of initiatives aimed at improving the overall welfare of both the staff and inmates at the facility. The event took place on Thursday, with Bishop Wale Ajayi representing Benson-Idahosa during the inauguration.
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCS) Assistant Comptroller-General, Zonal Headquarters, Zone G, Comptroller Mosue Oizuajemen, highlighted the significance of this intervention. Oizuajemen pointed out that water scarcity has always been a major challenge at the center, exacerbated by the high cost of diesel and fuel used to power water pumps and the unreliable electricity supply. She noted that the irregular electricity supply has made maintaining a consistent water supply difficult.
Oizuajemen expressed confidence that the newly installed solar-powered system will provide a reliable alternative source of power for water pumping. The facility houses over 1,500 inmates and stands to benefit greatly from this intervention. She praised Benson-Idahosa for her consistent support to the correctional service, recalling the previous provision of a borehole at the facility.
Oizuajemen emphasized that the latest gesture underscores the Archbishop's dedication to the welfare of inmates and staff, and that the solar-powered borehole will significantly contribute to enhancing water availability at the center.
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