The residents of Palam in Shuwa area of Madagali Local Government in Adamawa State now have their first major source of water, a well.
Ponds and small-scale irrigation reservoirs, situated several kilometres from where the residents of the community live, have been the main sources of drinking water for the community.
The residents, though entitled to better quality and clean water provided by the government, were grateful that after decades of trekking long distances to get water to drink, a well had been sunk in their community.

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