….advises Nigeria on economic management of boreholes to ensure safer livelihood
A recently established borehole management company, Retrofit, has celebrated the milestone of managing 100 boreholes since inception in November, 2025. It also launched a successful installation of a high-output two-horsepower (2HP) solar-powered pump system engineered for durability, efficiency and long-term operational reliability, and which guarantees a 100 percent solar powered borehole system which saves time, energy and money. The firm’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Engr. Micheal Ale, says the development has been possible through dedication, hard work and God’s grace.
He said deploying solar powered systems in borehole systems promotes healthier living, adding that Retrofit is a flagship of his already established company, Male Integrated Science Nigeria Limited. Engr. Ale said Retrofit has continued to transform conventional borehole systems into efficient renewable-powered facilities across the country.
Adding that Industry analysts have noted that designing a system with generation capacity above its load requirement reduces stress on system components, enhances efficiency and extends equipment lifespan, Ale says the built-in energy buffer also ensures stable water supply during moderate fluctuations in solar intensity
His words: “We are glad to announce that we have executed close to 100 boreholes since 2025, while new ones were also fitted with solar pumps away from conventional methods of borehole operations. The idea of Retrofit is to upgrade conventional borehole both functions and abandoned projects in Nigeria into renewable energy system helping in carbon sequestration
“Since the Retrofit project has been established, millions of Naira have been saved from non-renewable energy system helping the economy of the rural dwellers and boosting the operation status of the abandoned borehole facilities scattered around the communities.
“Retrofit, is helping in saving cost in the operation and maintenance of the borehole facilities within homes and rural stand alone infrastructure left without any management. By replacing fuel-powered generators and unstable grid electricity with solar solutions, the initiative has helped save millions of naira in operational costs. These savings directly benefit rural dwellers, institutions and small-scale industries that previously struggled with the high cost of diesel, petrol and generator maintenance.
“Furthermore, Retrofit has revived numerous abandoned borehole facilities scattered across communities, restoring them to full operational status. Many of these stand-alone infrastructures had been left without management due to high maintenance costs and unreliable power supply.
“The initiative is also significantly reducing long-term operation and maintenance expenses for households and rural infrastructure owners. With solar-powered system requiring minimal recurrent fuel costs and lower servicing demands, communities now enjoy more reliable and predictable water access”, Ale added.
Speaking further, Ale said : “Retrofit has been positioned as the leading renewable energy company with interest in Water, Housing and Equipment upgrade. In a surprised turn of events, at the 100 projects executed in Osogbo, Osun state, Retrofit Nig Limited was able to achieve a remarkable feat drilling in a more complex basement terrain and tapped into the aquifer with a good yield of about 10,000 liters per hour with a 2 hours pump. ”
Ale also advised Nigerians on economic management of water and their resources, saying : “It is an act of financial indiscipline that could lead to poverty and affect livelihood if anyone continues with the conventional method of energy provision for homes and community. What is meant to be a source of joy should not turn in to be poverty induced venture. We urge Nigerians to key into the opportunity they have with Retrofit to change their water and housing energy system to clean and renewable energy driven source. This systems saves our planet and makes us prosper by reducing cost of managing our homes through the conventional energy source with the use of petrol and diesel which are dirty sources. ”
Dr Ale emphasized that more borehole facilities will be built this year and the thousands of borehole abandoned projects will be upgraded and converted to clean energy source.
He praised the initiative of many banks in subsidizing cost of solar for homes and advised that same gesture should be extended to ” retrofitting of water borehole system for individual homes as many cannot survive the current economic situation using the energy from the grid.