Churches in the Coventry Diocese have and will probably wish to sponsor water wells and this is to be encouraged. Since this has a double benefit, it provides the much needed clean water throughout the year, but also it underpins and supports the evangelistic activities of the Kaduna diocese who have planted churches in the rural areas.
Wells are dug in April/May which is the end of the dry season. Wells cost about £500, they are dug in one year and capped to prevent dust and debris getting into well. They are checked for a further two years to ensure that water can still be obtained. If not then additional digging and rings are put in.
Bore-Holes are used in deeper areas and cost about £3000.
Below is a table and map of Kaduna state showing the water wells that have been installed following donations from various churches in the Coventry Diocese.
NB: The well digging was severly affected by the riots and problems in May'11.
So far the following villages have been sponsored by Coventry Diocese, click on the Village or map to view more detail about the village well:
| List of all wells and who donated |
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| Village [Map Grid] |
Well No. |
Year |
Money Sent |
Donated by |
Comments |
| Yelwa Danwata [W/3] |
1 |
2004 |
£1,000 |
Witnash / Finham |
Borehole Before these accounts |
| Agata [P/25] |
2 |
2005 |
£3,000 |
Fosse Deanery Borehole |
Borehole Before these accounts |
| Chakwama [P/30] |
3 |
2005 |
£500 |
Finham Primary |
Hand dug well with concrete rings and metal cover |
| Tiringa [Q/25] |
4 |
2006 |
£500 |
Finham Primary |
Hand dug well with concrete rings and metal cover |
| Chama [O/29] |
5 |
2006 |
£500 |
Dunsmore, Frankton and Bourton |
Hand dug well with concrete rings and metal cover |
| Kagargo [S/27] |
6 |
2007/8 |
£1,000 |
TNT |
Hand dug well with concrete rings and metal cover |
| Kuchikau [P/29] |
7 |
2007/8 |
£500 |
Dunsmore, Frankton and Bourton |
Hand dug well with concrete rings and metal cover |
| Kallah [S/11] |
8 |
2007 |
£1,000 |
Studley with Mappleborough Green |
Hand dug well with concrete rings and metal cover |
| Iburu [R/12] |
9 |
2008 |
£500 |
Dunsmore, Frankton and Bourton |
Hand dug well with concrete rings and metal cover |
| Kujama [Q/12] |
10 |
2008 |
£500 |
Dunsmore, Frankton and Bourton |
Hand dug well with concrete rings and metal cover |
| Kakura [Q/12] |
11 |
2008 |
£500 |
Dunsmore, Frankton and Bourton |
Hand dug well with concrete rings and metal cover |
| Pana [O/26] |
12 |
2008 |
£500 |
Dunsmore, Frankton and Bourton |
Hand dug well with concrete rings and metal cover |
| Idon [S/12] |
13 |
2008 |
£1,000 |
Dunsmore, Frankton and Bourton |
Hand dug well with concrete rings and metal cover |
| Gefe [R/11] |
14 |
2008 |
£1,000 |
Barford |
Hand dug well with concrete rings and metal cover |
| Jere [Q/27] |
15 |
2008 |
£1,000 |
Mixed |
Hand dug well with concrete rings and metal cover |
| Buruku [M/9] |
16 |
2009 |
£500 |
Oxhill |
Hand dug well with concrete rings and metal cover |
| Kasaya [L/12] |
17 |
2009 |
£500 |
Tysoe |
Hand dug well with concrete rings and metal cover |
| Kuriga [J/8] |
18 |
2009 |
£500 |
Finham Primary |
Hand dug update 11/3/11 more digging req'd |
| Goni-Gora [O/11] |
19 |
2009 |
£500 |
Finham Primary |
Hand dug well with concrete rings and metal cover |
| Kpomo [M/28] |
20 |
2009 |
£500 |
Whitnash MU |
Hand dug well with concrete rings and metal cover |
| Lacinta [M/29] |
21 |
2009 |
£500 |
Dunsmore, Frankton and Bourton |
Hand dug well with concrete rings and metal cover |
| Dofe [O/28] |
22 |
2009 |
£500 |
Dunsmore, Frankton and Bourton |
Hand dug well with concrete rings and metal cover |
| Gidan Bello [O/28] |
23 |
2009 |
£500 |
Dunsmore, Frankton and Bourton |
Hand dug well with concrete rings and metal cover |
| Sabo Iche [R/28] |
24 |
2009 |
£500 |
Barford |
Hand dug well with concrete rings and metal cover |
| Gidan Bagudu [U/15] |
25 |
2009 |
£500 |
Dunsmore, Frankton and Bourton |
Hand dug well with concrete rings and metal cover |
| Ungwan Rimi Kafari [S/13] |
26 |
2009 |
£500 |
Dunsmore, Frankton and Bourton |
Hand dug well with concrete rings and metal cover |
| Kakura III [R/11] |
27 |
2009 |
£500 |
Brailes |
Hand dug well with concrete rings and metal cover |
| Kwalana [N/28] |
28 |
2009 |
£500 |
Oxhill |
Hand dug well with concrete rings and metal cover |
| Guaba [N/31] |
29 |
2009 |
£500 |
Wellesbourne Lions' Ladies |
Hand dug well with concrete rings and metal cover |
| Wusono [Q/5] |
30 |
2009 |
£500 |
Wellesbourne Lions' Ladies |
Hand dug well with concrete rings and metal cover |
| Ungwan Barde [P/12] |
31 |
2011 |
£500 |
Kineton |
Hand dug well with concrete rings and metal cover |
| Chigulu [P/25] |
32 |
2011 |
£500 |
Kineton |
Well not yet dug |
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£21,500 |
26 |
Completed |
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1 |
Not Started |
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5 |
Not finished |