Emergency Solar Water Project Rehabilitation, Expansion and Regional Water Security Programme

Executive Summary

The Emergency Solar Water Project Rehabilitation, Expansion and Regional Water Security Programme is a strategic water infrastructure initiative designed to rehabilitate, modernize, and expand the existing 10,000-gallon solar-powered water supply system located in Buoma Town, Akassa Local Government Area, Bayelsa State, Nigeria.

The programme seeks to restore the operational efficiency of the existing facility, improve water quality, strengthen renewable energy infrastructure, and establish a sustainable regional water supply system capable of serving Akassa Kingdom and surrounding coastal communities.

The project is being implemented with support from the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), executed by Petrolland Oil and Gas Opu Akaha Limited, and coordinated through the UNDP Akassa LGA Space Initiative under the leadership of Daniel Lincoln. International technical consultations are also being pursued with Dutch environmental process engineer Michiel Schöller of Trion PuriTec Consulting & Engineering.

Project Leadership

Project Administrator

* Daniel Lincoln
* Administrator, UNDP Akassa LGA Space Initiative

Official Project Representative

* His Royal Highness Abraham Eze Odu

International Technical Consultant

* Michiel Schöller
* Lead/Senior Environmental Process Design Engineer
* Trion PuriTec Consulting & Engineering, The Netherlands

Implementing Contractor

* Petrolland Oil and Gas Opu Akaha Limited

Project Sponsor

* Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC)

Project Objectives

* Rehabilitate existing solar-powered water infrastructure.
* Improve water quality and system reliability.
* Upgrade renewable-energy-powered pumping facilities.
* Expand storage capacity from 10,000 gallons to between 30,000 and 50,000 gallons.
* Improve access to safe potable water.
* Establish a climate-resilient water infrastructure model for coastal communities.
* Strengthen community health and environmental sustainability.

International Technical Assessment Programme

The project includes an international technical review programme involving consultation with experienced water treatment specialists and environmental engineers.

The proposed assessment covers:

* Water quality evaluation.
* Source-water analysis.
* Infrastructure inspection.
* Solar-energy system review.
* Treatment technology assessment.
* Rehabilitation recommendations.
* Long-term sustainability planning.
* Future capacity expansion studies.

Proposed Development Phases

Phase I – Rehabilitation

* Technical inspection of existing infrastructure.
* Water quality testing and monitoring.
* Repair and replacement of defective components.
* Solar system optimization.

Phase II – Capacity Expansion

* Increase storage capacity to 30,000 gallons.
* Upgrade pumping systems.
* Improve treatment and filtration processes.
* Expand community distribution points.

Phase III – Regional Water Security Programme

* Increase capacity to 50,000 gallons.
* Establish a multi-community distribution network.
* Deploy digital monitoring and management systems.
* Develop a long-term sustainability and maintenance framework.

Sustainable Development Impact

The programme contributes to:

* Clean Water and Sanitation (SDG 6)
* Affordable and Clean Energy (SDG 7)
* Sustainable Cities and Communities (SDG 11)
* Climate Action (SDG 13)
* Partnerships for the Goals (SDG 17)

Project Vision

To transform the Buoma Emergency Solar Water Project into a world-class, climate-resilient, solar-powered regional water infrastructure system that guarantees sustainable access to safe drinking water for communities throughout Akassa Kingdom while serving as a model for coastal development across the Niger Delta.

Contact

Daniel Lincoln
Administrator
UNDP Akassa LGA Space Initiative

Address:
No. 1 United African Company (UAC) Plaza
Bekekiri Waterfront District
Akassa Local Government Area
Bayelsa State, Nigeria

Email: hrh-danielincoln@undp-akassa-lga.space

Website: UNDP Akassa LGA Space Initiative