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As part of its unwavering commitment to community development and social responsibility, itel, a leading mobile phone and electronics brand, has brought a lasting solution to the water scarcity challenges facing residents of Brigade Gama (B) Kasuwar Takari, Nasarawa Local Government Area of Kano State. In a remarkable gesture to mark World Water Day 2025, itel commissioned an electric-powered borehole at Brigade Gama providing clean and safe water to the community


For years, residents of Brigade Gama have battled with insufficient access to potable water, a challenge that has particularly affected the residents of the community. Pregnant women, nursing mothers, as well as food vendors have had to endure difficult conditions due to the unavailability of clean water for commercial and domestic use. Recognizing this pressing need, itel stepped in through its Love Always on CSR initiative, which is focused on making impactful, long-term contributions to underserved communities. The newly commissioned borehole is electric-powered, ensuring that the community does not run out of safe clean water – hence there’s electricity in the community. The project also speaks directly to United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 6 – ensuring availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all.


During the official handover ceremony, of the community, healthcare staff, and government representatives gathered in celebration and appreciation. Speaking at the event, itel’s ATL Marketing Manager, Dolapo Samuel Olorun-nimbe highlighted the brand’s dedication to societal welfare and the rationale behind the project.

“At itel, we believe that access to clean water is not a privilege – it’s a fundamental human right. This electric-powered borehole is more than a project; it’s a promise. A promise that we see our customers, that we understand their daily challenges, and that we are here to make life better in every way possible. Through our Love Always On initiative, we are committed to impacting lives positively, especially in areas where help is needed most,” he said.

The excitement and gratitude in the air were palpable, with elders, women, and children visibly elated by the new development. Representing the community, Suleiman Mohammed Gama, the community leader of Gama, expressed deep gratitude to itel for the timely intervention.

“For a long time, our people have suffered due to lack of clean water. This has affected our health, our economy, and our daily lives. What itel has done today is nothing short of a miracle. They didn’t just give us water – they gave us hope, dignity, and a better future. We are thankful and pray that other companies follow this shining example,” he said in his address to the itel team.

The Councilor of Gama Ward Abdulkarim Mohammed Ibrahim, Imam of the Gama Mosque Mallam Abdurazaq Ibrahim and Ambassador Mohammed Danlarabawa CEO Grassroot Care and Aid Foundation praised itel for the intervention and also acknowledged that the borehole will significantly improve hygiene standards and patient care delivery, especially for expectant mothers and newborns. They further urged itel to provide solar-powered boreholes in their subsequent interventions.


The event concluded with a symbolic opening of the water facility, accompanied by cheers, cultural performances, and an informal interaction between itel representatives and community . The joyous mood underscored the power of thoughtful corporate social responsibility in transforming lives and fostering goodwill.

You will recall that itel provided electric borehole to Koran Goje Community in Kano State April 19, 2023 also as part of its Love Always On corporate social responsibility initiative where over 5,000 community dwellers have faced multiple challenges in accessing safe water, including health risks and costs associated with using untreated water.

https://leaders.ng/2025/04/18/itel-csr-how-itel-solves-water-crisis-in-brigade-gama-b-kasuwar-takari-community/

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Commendable... Organisation should be encouraged to carry out yearly Cooperate Social Responsibility (CSR) projects.

This is commendable.
This is what MTN and Co, GTBANK and Co should be doing for Nigerians Community but no they site on top of our savings using them to run crypto business while giving us small percentile as reward after gaining so much.

Hand drill borehall is less than 500k (300k+ in the North)
Seun (Peun) of Nairaland should be making one every month

Nice one

CLRF:
This is commendable.
This is what MTN and Co, GTBANK and Co should be doing for Nigerians Community but no they site on top of our savings using them to run crypto business while giving us small percentile as reward after gaining so much

It's not their responsibility.
We should hold our government responsible.

Josepholome:

https://leaders.ng/2025/04/18/itel-csr-how-itel-solves-water-crisis-in-brigade-gama-b-kasuwar-takari-community/

Shame on the Senator supervising that constituency

The economy is really dealing with many of our companies thereby making social responsibility hard.

Sensitivity:
It's not their responsibility.
We should hold our government responsible.

Its is called Corperate Social Responsibility (CSR) projects na. Considering how much they spent on useless ments, this is much more better

Sensitivity:
It's not their responsibility.
We should hold our government responsible.

It is a basic requirement to give back to the community you have gained so much from.
Not all basic things you see in those developed countries are done by the government, some were done by individuals and some by companies as a way of giving back.
It is called CSR.
Some companies in Nigeria do it as well but mostly to orphanage homes.

PEOPLE BLESS WITH EVERTHING,BUT STILL BEG FOR EVERYTHING, BECAUSE THEIR COWARDS LEADERSAND ELDERS ENJOY ALL THEIR FUTURE WITH THEIR FAMILY IN THE WESTERN LAND, LEAVING THEIR LIFE WITH OTHER CHRISTIANS FELLOW

Sensitivity:
It's not their responsibility.
We should hold our government responsible.

It's their social responsibility

CLRF:
This is commendable.
This is what MTN and Co, GTBANK and Co should be doing for Nigerians Community but no they site on top of our savings using them to run crypto business while giving us small percentile as reward after gaining so much.

Hand drill borehall is less than 500k (300k+ in the North)
Seun (Peun) of Nairaland should be making one every month

Are they not paying taxes to your government... what are your government doing with the taxes...

Azzik:

Are they not paying taxes to your government... what are your government doing with the taxes...

The tax payment is part of compliance with the license to operate and security they get from government.

Customers are yet to gain anything significant from these coys