Accra, March 02, GNA – World Vision Ghana (WVG), a Christian humanitarian development and advocacy organization, has constructed a mechanised water system for the Odumase community in the Nkwanta South Municipality.
The mechanised water system valued at $30,000.00 has officially been handed over to the people of the Odumase community who have hitherto faced acute water challenges.
The facility is expected to benefit over 4600 people in the community, including Basic and JHS school children.
At a ceremony to commission the project, Mr Baafour Otu-Boateng, Board Chairman of WVG said they were perturbed about the insufficient clean water for the community especially for the women and girls as they often trekked for miles in search of potable water.
“When children do not have access to clean water, it affects their health, nutrition, education and learning abilities, thus impacting many aspects of their lives.
“However, commissioning this mechanized water system today, WVG has restored hope for better futures for the over 4,600 people including girls and boys of the Odumase community. School Children alike can now learn better and become what they aspire to be in the future,” he said.
He urged community members and school children to cultivate the habit of regularly washing their hands to help curb the spread of COVID-19.
Mr. Bright Lenwah, the Municipal Chief Executive of Nkwanta South, was grateful to WVG for coming to the aid of the people of Odumase who hitherto found it difficult to access potable water especially in “this dry season.”
“I want to thank WVG for the numerous developmental projects they have undertaken and continue to undertake within the Nkwanta South Municipality.
“We would continue to partner with you to ensure that our people get the needed social amenities they require for their living,” he said.
He, however, urged the Water and Sanitation Management Team in the community to keep the facility in good shape.
GNA