Buoma Town, Akassa Local Government Area, Bayelsa State, Nigeria
Project Status
Technical Assessment, Rehabilitation Planning and International Stakeholder Consultation Phase
Executive Summary
The Emergency Solar Water Project in Buoma Town represents one of the most significant community water infrastructure initiatives undertaken within Akassa Local Government Area, Bayelsa State.
Originally developed as a 10,000-Gallon Capacity Solar Water Project, the facility was constructed to provide sustainable access to potable water for coastal communities facing persistent challenges arising from saline intrusion, environmental degradation, climate vulnerability, inadequate public infrastructure, and limited access to safe drinking water.
Following operational concerns and growing demand from residents, the project is now undergoing a comprehensive technical review aimed at rehabilitation, modernization, and possible expansion into a regional water supply system capable of supporting multiple communities across Akassa Kingdom.
Project Ownership and Administration
Community Beneficiary
Akassa Kingdom
The project serves the people of Akassa Kingdom and surrounding coastal communities within Akassa Local Government Area, Bayelsa State.
Project Administrator
Daniel Lincoln
Administrator
UNDP Akassa LGA Space Initiative
Responsible for stakeholder coordination, project development initiatives, international engagement, and technical partnership facilitation.
Implementing Organizations
Project Sponsor
Niger Delta Development Commission
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) sponsored the original emergency water infrastructure project as part of its regional development mandate within the Niger Delta.
Project Contractor
Petrolland Oil and Gas Opu Akaha Limited
RC: 9568914
Petrolland Oil and Gas Opu Akaha Limited serves as the contractor responsible for project execution and infrastructure delivery.
Development Coordination
UNDP Akassa LGA Space Initiative
The Initiative is coordinating stakeholder engagement, project documentation, technical consultation, and international partnership development related to the rehabilitation and future expansion of the facility.
International Technical Consultant
Mr. Michiel Schöller
Michiel Schöller
Lead/Senior Environmental Process Design Engineer
Trion PuriTec Consulting & Engineering
Amersfoort, The Netherlands
Mr. Schöller possesses more than forty years of internationally recognized experience in:
- Drinking water treatment
- Wastewater engineering
- Sludge treatment
- Desalination systems
- Environmental process engineering
- Sustainable water infrastructure
His professional experience includes projects in:
- The Netherlands
- Bangladesh
- Indonesia
- Lebanon
- Suriname
- Eastern and Western Europe
- Asia
- South America
In correspondence regarding the Buoma Water Project, Mr. Schöller indicated that he is capable of conducting:
- Technical assessment
- Water quality evaluation
- System diagnosis
- Rehabilitation planning
- Long-term sustainability recommendations
Official Representative to the Netherlands
His Royal Highness Abraham Eze Odu
Abraham Eze Odu
His Royal Highness Abraham Eze Odu has been officially designated to undertake international stakeholder consultations in the Kingdom of the Netherlands regarding:
- Technical assessment of the Buoma Water Project
- Rehabilitation planning
- Capacity expansion studies
- International cooperation opportunities
- Water treatment technologies
- Renewable energy integration
- Sustainable development partnerships
Existing Infrastructure
Current Capacity
10,000 Gallons
Approximately 45,460 Litres
Existing Components
- Solar-powered pumping system
- Water storage infrastructure
- Community distribution facilities
- Renewable energy generation system
- Water supply network
Identified Challenges
Preliminary reviews have identified:
Water Quality Concerns
Community members have reported concerns regarding:
- Water clarity
- Water cleanliness
- Potability
- Long-term water quality reliability
Infrastructure Challenges
- Equipment ageing
- Maintenance requirements
- Storage limitations
- Operational efficiency concerns
- Future demand pressures
Proposed Rehabilitation Programme
Phase One
Technical Assessment
Activities include:
- Water quality testing
- Source water analysis
- Equipment inspection
- Pump performance evaluation
- Solar system assessment
- Storage infrastructure review
Phase Two
System Rehabilitation
Potential interventions include:
- Treatment upgrades
- Storage rehabilitation
- Distribution improvements
- Solar system modernization
- Monitoring system installation
Phase Three
Capacity Expansion
Current studies are evaluating:
Option A
30,000-Gallon Capacity System
Approx. 136,380 Litres
Option B
50,000-Gallon Capacity Regional Water System
Approx. 227,300 Litres
Designed to support a broader network of communities within Akassa Kingdom.
Expected Outcomes
Upon successful completion, the project is expected to:
- Improve access to safe drinking water
- Reduce dependence on unsafe water sources
- Strengthen community health outcomes
- Enhance climate resilience
- Promote renewable energy utilization
- Improve environmental sustainability
- Support economic development
- Create a replicable model for riverine communities throughout the Niger Delta
Historical Significance
Historical government correspondence, memoranda, and judicial records dating from 2000–2001 reference Akassa Local Government Area in official administrative documentation relating to ecological management, community affairs, and territorial matters.
These records demonstrate the longstanding recognition of Akassa as a distinct community and administrative entity within Bayelsa State and reinforce the importance of strategic infrastructure investment in the area.
Vision 2030
The long-term vision is to transform the Buoma Emergency Solar Water Project into a modern regional water security programme that provides reliable, sustainable, and climate-resilient potable water services throughout Akassa Kingdom while serving as a model for coastal community development across the Niger Delta.
Contact Information
Daniel Lincoln
Administrator
UNDP Akassa LGA Space Initiative
No. 1, United African Company Plaza
Bekekiri District
Akassa Local Government Area
Bayelsa State, Nigeria
Email: hrh-danielincoln@undp-akassa-lga.space
Website: UNDP Akassa LGA Space Initiative Website
Project Enquiries
For technical partnership opportunities, stakeholder consultations, development cooperation, investment discussions, or project support, interested organizations and institutions may contact the Project Administrator through the details provided above.