For a long time in her community, they’ve had no access to clean water.
“We buy water in this place because the water we have is not clean.
“There is no money in the business because some residents have water in their houses.
I sell to those who are having a tough time getting access to clean water.
The facts show that Nigeria may likely not achieve the 2030 Sustainable Development Goal 6 which stipulates that countries must achieve universal and equitable access to potable water for all, and access to adequate sanitation and hygiene for all and end open defecation by 2030.
Some have boreholes and they only buy from us when their machines are bad,” he told BDSUNDAY.
“A lot of people drink my water, if they don’t have pure water (sachet water)” he said, sensing it is a big deal in a community that lacks clean water.
At the entrance of the community, one Meruwa was spotted with his garuwa, looking for water as usual, and found where to buy.
If the pressure can be okay, then there won’t be water problem in all these communities.
“They buy pure water to drink”, he said, complaining also that some people within the community sell water that is got from the government.