Where do the poor and vulnerable stand?
Published on by Charles Hemba, Managing Partner at JEDACH Development Partners
Reference to Nigeria, I would say the poor and vulnerable are still challenged with water supply especially since the rich have resorted to personal boreholes for their water supply. This is because the Government has not been able to live up to it's promise of adequate water supply for its citizenry. Where then do the poor and vulnerable stand?
2 Answers
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Dear Melissa, Thanks for your contribution, it would have been a please to chat with you and look at your face, but I guess that is a luxury we cannot afford for now because your profile picture is just showing vegetation. We would be happy if you would upload your picture in there. On the topic, I can say why I brought it up was from a recent experience I had in transit
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Private companies now control the water supplies in some areas. Often, this creates a more efficient system and allows more people access to available water. Yet, while water companies are able to update water systems, making them more efficient and more accountable to consumers, they can also make water very costly to the poor. In addition, many people believe that water is a public resource, and should not be owned by individuals or corporations. I simply belive poor people need to take community actions. Charles it will be good to hear from you that how community can solve their water problem.