ROOF LEVEL

I joined Solidarites International in 2019, and I gained a lot of work experience. I learnt works outside of the school work I was always used to; design of overhead tanks and reticulation processes, emergency latrine construction , to name a few. Working with SI, was a different experience from what I had been used to as it is based in a rural setting, which was very different from the life I was used to. I gained a lot of insights into; the traditional architecture and my stem passion for the skies. Working with Solidarites International improved my appreciation of nature..

Work Life

Borehole Drilling and Storage

After the insecurity that occurred in the North Eastern part of Nigeria in 2014,

survivors were put in camps and requests were placed to humanitarian aid agencies for advocacy.

Solidarites International deployed to support victims by providing sufficient WaSH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene) facilities,

Shelter, and Food security & Livelihood.

Within the WaSH department, we drill: deep and shallow boreholes, provide shelter and sanitation facilities

as well as hygiene promotion activities for said victims.

In drilling of a deep borehole; we carry out technical assessments,

putting into consideration the water need of the beneficiaries in that location,

proximity to their shelters and their safety. Other technical aspects include; characteristics of the borehole,

depth and aquifer level of borehole, number of users and so on.

Once the assessment is completed, we deploy to drill the borehole, using water point specific information of existing boreholes.

We then request the components for the new borehole.

Once drilling is done and borehole development is completed, we construct an overhead water storage tank,

equipped with solar panels and or inverter, which the already drilled borehole will be reticulated to.

The storage tank is then reticulated to various sanitation facilities and water points for beneficiary use.

The waste water is also collected by beneficiaries, and used on their farms for vegetation.

My Skies

The sky in the North Eastern part of Nigeria is a sight to behold. Asides the warmth that comes with the environment, viewing the skies brings a warming sensation as well