Kursi Investment Completes Solar-Powered Boreholes in 7 Communities, Fulfills CSR Promise

Abuja / Kwara State — In a move that underscores its commitment to corporate responsibility, Kursi Investment Ltd has successfully completed the installation of solar-powered boreholes in seven host and neighboring communities, as part of its Community Development Agreement (CDA).

The initiative is designed to provide access to clean water, improve sustainable living, and ensure that Kursi keeps its promises to those impacted by its operations.

“This project provides access to clean water, supports sustainable living, and reflects our commitment to keeping our promises,” a company statement said.

🔍 About Kursi Investment

• Who they are: Kursi Investment Ltd, founded in 2005/2007 (sources vary), is a leading Nigerian-based mining, mineral processing, and trading company. Headquartered in Abuja, with a major operational presence in 22 out of 36 states. Kursigroup.com
• Management: The company is led by Ambassador AbdulFatai Yahaya Seriki (Chairman/CEO). Kursigroup.om

• Mining operations & products: Kursi is involved in gold mining and processing, with the capacity to handle about 8,500 tons of ore per day, and processes a range of base metals and rare earth minerals — including lead, zinc, tin, lithium, columbite, tantalite, wolframite, graphite, and others. kursigroup.com

• Ethical and sustainable practices: Kursi has made public its adherence to environmental and social governance policies, including ethical sourcing, traceable gold, land rehabilitation, worker safety, and community engagement.

🌱 Impact of the Borehole Project

• The solar-powered boreholes will help communities gain improved access to clean drinking water, reducing dependency on polluted sources.
• The use of solar power instead of diesel or grid-powered pumps lowers costs, promotes sustainability, and ensures reliable water supply even in areas with erratic grid connections.
• This CSR effort is one of many by Kursi; the company, through its foundation (Yahaya Seriki Foundation), has also empowered individuals in Kwara with grants, employment, and educational opportunities.

🔧 What It Means for the Communities & CSR

This accomplishment demonstrates Kursi’s governance values:

• Keeping agreements: fulfilling its Community Development Agreement (CDA).
• Corporate governance: investing responsibly and transparently in infrastructure that improves public welfare.
• Giving back: prioritizing basic needs like water — one of the cornerstones of health and development.

These solar boreholes are not only an example of CSR but also contribute to building sustainable infrastructure in underserved areas.