Taraba Monitoring Visit Report, May 2013

TCF in partnership with TY Danjuma Foundation initiated hand pumps rehabilitation program in July 2009 in Taraba State. Under the partnership in a phased manner TCF was entrusted with the responsibility of rehabilitation of hand pumps. 

During 1st and 2nd phase 135 hand pumps were rehabilitated in the local government area of Lau, Bali and Takum Ardokola, Gassol, Wukari and Gashaka. In May 2013 during the inspection and review meeting at Taraba State with project staff it was found that 87 percent of the hand pumps have been functional. The average functionality rate of hand pumps in Nigeria is 60 per cent.

                            Hand pump at Gassol - Malam Abba - Anguwan Hausa

During monitoring visit; this hand pump (in the above picture) was found to be non-functional. While discussing the issue with the community it was brought to the notice that they have already contacted the mechanic at Mutun-Biu. The mechanic has dismantled the hand pump (parts can be seen on the ground) and went to purchase the parts. This hand pump got repaired on the 2^nd day after it’s break-down. This shows that communities have taken up ownership of rehabilitated hand pumps.

Community utilizing functional hand pump at Jalingo - Jarabubur - behind Catholic Church

It was also found out that community is actively involved in ensuring the functionality of the hand pumps.

In partnership with TY Danjuma Foundation presently the phase 3 is on in Taraba State. During the 3rd phase 100 hand pumps will be rehabilitated.