After years of need, LG Electronics Nigeria has inaugurated a solar-powered borehole at Illah community in Oshimili North Local Council of Delta State.
In a statement, the electronics giant noted that the gesture aligns with its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) drive, describing it as more than just infrastructure but a symbol of care, empathy, and a deep commitment to improving lives where it matters most.
For years, the people of Illah endured the hardship of sourcing water from distant or contaminated sources, risking health and safety to meet a basic human need. Children missed school to help fetch water, women spent hours daily carrying heavy loads, and illnesses like cholera and typhoid threatened the vulnerable.
A palace representative, Ogbuenyi Paul Eloke Udu, remarked, “This is a historic day for our community. For decades, we’ve prayed for help. Today, LG answered. Our children can now drink clean water, our women can rest, and our people can live healthier lives.”
He added that what once required long treks to distant, unreliable water sources has now become a daily blessing—flowing, fresh water powered by the Nigerian sun, all thanks to a partnership between technology and humanity.
The borehole operates entirely on solar energy. It features high-efficiency photovoltaic panels, stainless steel submersible pumps, and water purification filters to ensure compliance with World Health Organisation (WHO) standards.
Corporate Marketing Manager of LG Electronics Nigeria, Paul Mba, stated: “At LG, we believe innovation must meet compassion. We are proud to deliver not just water but a sustainable solution powered by the same sun that shines over every Nigerian. Today, we do not just celebrate a borehole; we celebrate hope, health, and dignity restored.
Water is life, and by providing it sustainably, we reaffirm our deep respect for the people of Illah and our responsibility to the environment.” Public Relations and CSR Manager, LG Electronics Nigeria, Moses Osime, added: “We don’t want to be seen only in showrooms and stores; we want to be felt in classrooms, in health centres, and now—in every glass of clean water poured in Illah.”
The donation, the company stated, is part of a broader initiative to support underserved communities across Nigeria. President General of the Illah Development Union of Nigeria (IDUN) Worldwide, Ogbuenyi Anthony Nwegbu, described the borehole as a gift for future generations, saying, “We are deeply grateful, and we pray that other organisations follow LG’s shining example.”
A community leader, John Azike, noted: “This is more than water; it is life from the sun. LG has not just quenched our thirst; they’ve rekindled our faith in a future where companies care about people.”
