NBA-SPIDEL provides solar borehole to help Uyo inmates
The Nigerian Bar Association Section on Public Interest and Development Law (NBA-SPIDEL) has donated a solar-powered borehole to the Uyo Custodial Centre in Akwa Ibom. The move aims to resolve a severe water shortage affecting over 1,500 inmates. During the event on December 1, 2023, Chairperson Uju Agomoh also pledged free legal support for 115 inmates without representation. The donation follows a plea from the centre’s staff for a lasting solution to their water crisis.
What we know
- NBA-SPIDEL donated a solar-powered borehole and clinic lighting to the Uyo Custodial Centre on December 1, 2023.
- Over 1,500 inmates will benefit from improved water access, ending years of water scarcity.
- Chairperson Uju Agomoh said the intervention addresses the root cause—lack of electricity and reliance on diesel.
- The association also committed to providing free legal aid to 115 inmates lacking legal representation.
- Correctional officials, including Theophilus Okoka and Ezekiel Inyang, expressed gratitude for the support and highlighted its impact on inmate welfare.
