By Dickson Omobola

A non-governmental organisation, Sabundu Badeh Foundation, has delivered free hepatitis vaccinations to over 1,000 residents.

The NGO also empowered petty traders with multi million Naira grants and installed solar-powered amenities to improve safety and water access for thousands in Vimtim, Adamawa State.

These interventions, the organisation said, underscored the foundation’s commitment to addressing the urgent needs of underserved communities, while aligning its efforts with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs.

A statement by the foundation said from market women to roadside vendors, these small-scale entrepreneurs were given a financial lifeline to stabilise and grow their businesses.

The statement said: “By supporting income generation at the base of the pyramid, the Foundation is advancing SDG 1 (No Poverty) and SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth).

“Beyond health and economic upliftment, the foundation took concrete steps to improve community infrastructure through renewable energy solutions. The installation of solar-powered street lights in Vimtim brought newfound safety and night-time visibility to streets and communal areas, enhancing social and economic activities after dark. This move promotes both environmental sustainability and community security, in line with SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy.

“In addition, the foundation rehabilitated multiple solar-powered boreholes, restoring access to clean, safe drinking water for many families. This intervention is a significant response to the region’s water scarcity challenges and contributes to SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation. For countless women and children, this means reduced daily hardship and better health outcomes.”

Quoting the Trustee of the Sabundu Badeh Foundation, Captain Alex Badeh Junior, the statement added: “Our commitment to grassroots development goes beyond charity, it is about creating systems of dignity, opportunity, and sustainability. In every medical treatment administered, every petty trader empowered, and every water pump installed, we are investing in people and their potential to thrive. This is the legacy we are proud to uphold.”