A Gift of Life: IWA Brings Clean Water to Bomi Clan, Opuama Kingdom

August 2018

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With hearts full of joy and gratitude, the people of Bomi Clan in Opuama Kingdom, Southern Ijaw LGA, Bayelsa State, celebrated the commissioning of a transformative clean water project graciously delivered by the Ijaw Women of America (IWA). This marks IWA’s first water project in Bayelsa State, a major milestone in the organization’s mission to support underserved Ijaw communities.

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For decades, residents of Bomi Clan have depended on unsafe water sources, putting their health and well-being at risk. The new borehole, built with love and funded by IWA, is now providing safe, accessible drinking water. A resource many in the community have never had within reach.

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The launch ceremony was a heartfelt event, filled with prayers, singing, and testimonies. Women danced in gratitude, children gathered with excitement, and elders shared how this single act of kindness would change their lives for generations. One community leader said, “For the first time, we have hope that our children will grow up healthy. We are thankful beyond words.”

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Key IWA stakeholders, including chapter leaders and project coordinators, worked closely with local leaders in Bomi Clan to ensure the success of the initiative. The collaboration reflects IWA’s ongoing dedication to grassroots development, health, and sustainability in Ijaw homelands.

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This project is more than infrastructure, it’s a symbol of connection between Ijaw women in the diaspora and their ancestral roots. Through compassion and collective effort, IWA continues to prove that true progress begins with meeting basic needs and listening to the voices of the people.

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With the success of this project, IWA reaffirms its commitment to making clean water a right, not a privilege, for all Ijaw communities.

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Valerie Preye