The United Nations Children's Fund-UNICEF has today handed over to Kotido district authorities the Nachuma multi use water scheme built in Longaroe Sub County.

The 250 million dollars 60,000 liters water storage scheme, with a mega pumping strength of 8,000 liters per hour is expected to serve residents of Longaroe Sub County, other neighboring villages, primary schools and the health center among others.

Speaking during the handover ceremony at the district headquarters, Joseph Lomongin -Kotido district CAO commended the intervention of UNICEF in building the mega water project, saying this will now address the major concerns raised regarding access to and shortage of clean water by the residents of Longaroe.

Lomongin noted that access to and shortage of clean water has majorly affected the district, with children being the most affected because of water borne related illnesses.

Cue//…Lomongin on Nachuma

Kotido district chairperson, Paul Komol Lotee, has meanwhile appealed to the UNICEF delegation to consider building children’s wards in health centers, extend water and sanitation services to schools that lack access to clean water and also erecting establishments like Nachuma in other water stressed sub counties.

Cue//…Komol on clean water

Etleva Kadilli- the UNICEF South and East African representative who was flanked by Dr. Munir Safieldin the UNICEF country director for Uganda in response said as an agency they are committed to ensuring that they better the lives of children.

Etleva argues that despite the partners’ commitment in mitigating these issues, the district leadership should also work harder to ensure they achieve positive results in fighting the numerous challenges faced by children and those that affect their growth.

Cue//…Etleva Kadilli