The inauguration ceremony, held at the organisation’s office in Bodija, Ibadan, brought together development experts, civil society actors, community leaders and professionals from different sectors.
Speaking during the event, the National Coordinator of Fairaction Nigeria, Dr. David Tola Winjobi, said the establishment of the board marked a significant step in the organisation’s mission to deepen partnerships and scale its clean water interventions.
According to him, Fairaction Nigeria has over the years implemented several water projects in underserved rural and urban communities through borehole drilling, community engagement and sustainable water initiatives.
Winjobi disclosed that the organisation recently developed climate-resilient and solar-powered smart water infrastructure projects in communities including Isale Oja and Alabata in Akinyele Local Government Area, Boni near Igboho, and Apata and Araromi/Abeku in Oluyole Local Government Area of Oyo State.
He noted that the projects were designed to provide reliable and sustainable access to clean water while improving public health and community livelihoods.
The Fairaction coordinator added that the organisation had commenced water mapping research across 11 local government areas in Oyo State as part of efforts to generate reliable data for policy planning and intervention by governments and development partners.
He also revealed that Fairaction Nigeria was collaborating with the Development Agenda for Western Nigeria (DAWN) Commission on a proposed South-West Nigeria Water Summit aimed at addressing water and sanitation challenges in the region.
Winjobi said members of the newly inaugurated board would provide strategic guidance, technical support, donor engagement and institutional credibility to strengthen the organisation’s operations and long-term sustainability.
“Our goal is not just to drill boreholes but to build sustainable systems that will improve the quality of life in vulnerable communities,” he said.
He stressed the need for stronger partnerships among government agencies, development organisations, private sector players and the media to address water poverty and achieve Sustainable Development Goal Six on clean water and sanitation.
Winjobi maintained that the advisory board would also support the organisation in areas of accountability, project monitoring, fundraising and community engagement as it expands its interventions across Nigeria.
