HIVE IS FIVE
Wow! Five years have passed since the creation or should I say the migration to Hive, and you know what's most exciting about this? It's how far Hive has come - the journey, the communities, the growth process, the connections, and most importantly, the value it has brought. Value that cuts across outside of the Hive blockchain. It doesn't really matter if one is a Hive user or not, because Hive will find you and bless you. That's really how big hive has become. So In celebrating this great milestone with other hive users, I am going to be writing and discussing deeply about my favourite hive project. I will also be sharing why this project means so much to me.
THE PROJECT
Being on Hive for a year now, I have shuttled several communities, and I have read about several Hive projects. These various projects are such wonderful ways of boosting humanity and also promoting hive but I must say this, in choosing a favourite, none of these projects spoke to me like the Hive Ghana community project.
The first time I stumbled upon a post about it, I was fascinated - in fact, I was wowed, and my mind was blown away. As an African, a Nigerian to be precise, I know how valuable the Hive Ghana borehole project is, because one major challenge that we face in Africa is good sources of water supply. Every time I go out in my locality and see how people struggle for the basics, such as water, I always say in my head that Africa is too blessed for the hardship that we go through.
It's also quite unfortunate that, despite our nation's wealth and resources, basic clean water is almost like a luxury. Such an herculean task, even for our government to execute. But I came on Hive and saw the Hive Ghana community achieving it, courtesy of the Hive Blockchain.
Again, reading through the anniversary post of Hive's 5th year, I saw that this water project has also cut across my country, Nigeria. I also saw that the project has even extended to Venezuela, and I couldn't help but mutter, "Thank you, Hive," because honestly, words fail me.
THE AFRICAN PROBLEM
When it comes to water scarcity in Africa, I have had my fair share of experience. For starters, when I was a child, cholera was something that plagued various communities in my state. It's also more prominent in localities with poor or contaminated water supply which are mostly situated in the rural area.
Sometimes, it's not because the source is not available, but basically because of pollutants. Like the riverine areas, we have cases of open defecation polluting the water bodies. We also have cases of bunkering and poor management of oil spillage from crude oil excavations penetrating our water bodies.
I remember when I was serving my country in Rivers State, the borehole provided for us at the corpers' lodge wasn't properly dug. The first time I fetched the water for use, I noticed it was heavily clogged with rust and oil. At first, I thought probably it was the bucket I had used, but I was soon informed that the oil and rust I saw in the water was crude oil. It was so because it's an oil-producing community where the activities of bunkering is also very high. While we were told the water was safe for just bathing, laundry, and cooking, my health was greatly affected utilizing this water, and the 10 months I lived in that community, I was always at the hospital for one form of treatment or the other. At a point, my health got so bad that for the remaining 2 months, I was granted a leave to go home and recover. This is how much harm a poor source of water supply can do to someone.
But is water pollution all there is? Most certainly not because there are places in Africa that due to the high topography, water scarcity bites even harder. It also makes sinking of borehole mission impossible without the aid of finance and modern technology which most Africans cannot even afford.
SIGNIFICANT IMPACT OF THE HIVE GHANA COMMUNITY PROJECT
You see, water is an essential commodity that has a direct impact on our economic potentials via human capital. It should also be worth noting that limited access to safe and consumable water reduces life expectancy and could even slow down productive resulting from ill health. Reading all the posts about the 20 boreholes project executed by Hive Ghana community, I share in their joy, I share in their hopes, and I share in the excitement of Ghanians.
The remarkable achievement is indeed worth celebrating because this something that our government has made us believe was mission impossible. But in that hopelessness we share as Africans, I came on hive and saw the Hive Ghana community executing 20 boreholes in a space of just three years.
Remember when I said it doesn't matter if you are a member of the Hive blockchain? Because Hive will find you and bless you? Yeah, that's 20 communities with hundreds of thousands, or even millions, of people now having access to healthy water supply. The most interesting aspect for me in all of this is that it is not a loan, and there are no indebtedness. For a very long time, right from my childhood, I've seen our various governments in the African continent seek out loans from advanced countries when it's time to execute such life-changing projects and they don't even do it well.
Seeing the Hive Blockchain properly execute such capital intensive project with no help from external bodies brings a tear of joy to my eye and I'm giving a standing ovation because it's highly commendable.
It's also interesting to know that here on Hive, we've created a digital ecosystem with a reward pool that can fund sustainable projects in various developing countries. An act that shows us the strength of our collective efforts, an act that portrays humanity is not dead and I am more than happy because it's not a one-off project plan. And as I read from @Mcsamm and @collinz, I could feel the fire burning, the more boreholes being dug, the more fire and enthusiasm I feel from each blog post that they update us with.
CONCLUSION AND SUMMARY
It is quite heartbreaking to know that, in 2025, African countries still have the lowest availability of clean water. This is why the Hive Ghana project means a lot to me, because we see this project bridging that gap and mitigating the challenges with these water crises.
There's a proverb in my place which states that good things cannot be hidden. I have high hopes that this project will spread across Africa, making clean sources of water easily accessible and available to all, no matter the location. Heck! With projects like this, Hive doesn't even need any introduction anymore. I see Hive becoming a household name that even a toddler's first word will most likely be "Hive" because of how often their parents talk about it. I also see this project as a great onboarding source, because certainly, people would show interest in anything that brings good will
The borehole system is a vital component in addressing Africa's water crisis. By drilling boreholes in communities that need them the most, Hive Ghana is helping to ensure that people have access to this fundamental human right. The ripple effect of this project will not only be felt now but for generations to come, and I am honored to be a part of it, even if only as a witness to its impact.
The Hive Ghana borehole project is more than just an initiative - it's a beacon of hope for a brighter and more equitable future and as Africans continues to grapple with the challenges of water scarcity, the importance of the borehole project cannot be overstated.
Images 1, 2, 5 and 6 is from @mcsamm while images 3 and 4 is mine.
Look at me smiling. Indeed words will fail us if we try because we truly understand how impactful this project is and we’re happy it’s in place to help rural communities.
Hive 5 Queen!
This is Hive's most noble project, and I love it; I'm so proud of it. I can't imagine what it must be like to live in a place where access to something as vital as water is a luxury. I'm happy for these people and for the realization of these wells. I hope their lives are a little easier now ❤️.