Jetour Nigeria has combined motoring adventure with community development, commissioning a solar-powered borehole at the Roman Catholic Mission Primary School in Iwerekun Orile, Ibeju Lekki, Lagos State. The initiative was part of its 2026 Jetour Africa Expedition, which took place on September 19, 2026. A convoy of Jetour vehicles traveled from Falomo Square, Ikoyi, through parts of Lagos, navigating challenging coastal terrain to Iwerekun Orile.
The expedition, tagged “A Road Trip Beyond Limits”, featured various Jetour vehicles, including the Jetour Dashing, X50, X70 Plus, X90 Plus, T2, T2 PHEV, X70 PHEV, and the flagship G700. The journey began after a road safety briefing conducted by the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), with support and escort from the Nigeria Police Force and the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA).
The convoy passed through Victoria Island, leaving the more developed sections of the city, and headed towards the coastal communities of Ibeju Lekki. The expedition provided an opportunity for drivers and motoring enthusiasts to test the vehicles' performance and endurance in demanding conditions, including swampy, rocky, and uneven trails along the Coastal Highway.
The highlight of the visit was the commissioning of a new solar-powered borehole at the school, expected to provide the community with access to clean and reliable water. The facility addresses a long-standing need in an area where residents have struggled to secure dependable water supplies. Jetour also distributed food supplies to households and provided pupils with books and refreshments.
Jetour Nigeria representative, Kemi Adeola, said the initiative reflected the company's desire to make its expeditions about more than vehicles and driving. “This is where adventure meets purpose,” Adeola said. “Our mission doesn’t stop at building capable vehicles; it lives in our pledge to drive tangible progress and touch the hearts of the communities we reach.”
The project was warmly received by the community, with High Chief Michael Oluwa describing the provision of the borehole as an unprecedented development in the history of Iwerekun Orile. The head teacher of the school, Mrs Ariyike Bakre, expressed gratitude for the intervention, describing the project as a significant gift to the school and community.
The Lagos leg of the 2026 Jetour Africa Expedition combined motoring, adventure, and community engagement, leaving Iwerekun Orile with a new solar-powered water facility. For the community, the most enduring legacy of the expedition was the availability of a new source of clean water for its school and residents.
Key points
- Jetour Nigeria commissions solar-powered borehole in Iwerekun Orile as part of 2026 Africa Expedition
- The initiative combines motoring adventure with community development
- The solar-powered borehole addresses a long-standing need for clean and reliable water in the community
