Ogun, Nigeria – As part of its social intervention project, Pernod Ricard Nigeria, a subsidiary of the Pernod Ricard Group in partnership with Teach for Nigeria has embarked on a project to increase the water supply and improve the health and well-being of people in the Imosan community in Odogbolu local government area of Ogun State.
The project includes drilling a water borehole and providing storage facilities and power through sustainable energy with solar panels in the selected community.
The activity is in line with the theme of the 2023 Responsibl’All Day event tagged “The Well-being of our people and communities”.
Responsib’All Day is a day during which the over 19,000 employees of Pernod Ricard around the world dedicate their time to actively contribute to the Group’s Sustainability and Responsibility Roadmap, ‘Good Times from a Good Place’.
To commemorate this year’s event, Pernod Ricard’s teams focused on how to take better care of themselves and their local communities as the World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that over 2.2 billion people lack access to improved water sources.
According to a report, only 26.5 per cent of Nigerians have access to adequate water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) facilities, leading to a state of emergency that affects the life of 130 million Nigerians, predominantly children.
Dwelling on the project, the Managing Director, Pernod Ricard Nigeria and Western Africa, Mr. Sola Oke said, “The successful completion of this project is expected to serve over 1,000 people in the community: improving water accessibility, enhancing hygiene practices, and decreasing water-related illnesses.
He added that, “We believe that access to clean water is fundamental for the well-being of every individual.”
In her remarks, the Teach for Nigeria Project Coordinator, Faith Emoukhare, while thanking Pernod Ricard said “We are thankful for Pernod Ricard Nigeria’s commitment to completing the project, ensuring long-term sustainability, and helping improve the well-being of the community.”
