By Frank Kwame Abbor, GNA
Dodome-Dogblome (V/R), May 25, GNA – Residents of Dodome-Dogblome, a cocoa-growing community in the Ho West District, now have improved access to safe drinking water following the commissioning of a newly constructed mechanised borehole facility on Saturday.
The project, implemented by Community Focus Foundation Ghana (CFF-GHANA) with support from the Cocoa Marketing Company is expected to address persistent water challenges in the community and improve health and living conditions for residents.
The commissioning ceremony brought together Mr James Gunu, the Volta Regional Minister, Dr Wisdom Kofi Dogbey, the Managing Director of the Cocoa Marketing Company, Mr Francis Profer Dusey, the Ho West District Chief Executive, Mr Richard Kasu, Executive Secretary of Community Focus Foundation Ghana(CFF-GHANA) traditional authorities, development partners and community members.
Speaking at the ceremony, Mr Gunu commended the Foundation and its partners for complementing government efforts to expand access to potable water in rural communities across the Volta Region.
“Access to clean water remains essential to health, productivity, and community development. This intervention will significantly improve the lives of the people of Dodome-Dogblome,” he stated.
The Regional Minister urged residents to take ownership of the facility and ensure its proper maintenance to guarantee long-term sustainability and continuous service to the community.
Dr Dogbey noted that the support offered by the Cocoa Marketing Company reflected the organisation’s commitment to improving the welfare of cocoa-growing communities across the country.
“The wellbeing of cocoa-growing communities remains important to us. Access to clean water is not only a basic necessity but also critical to improving health and productivity,” he said.
Mr Richard Kasu, Executive Secretary of Community Focus Foundation Ghana, described the project as more than just the provision of water infrastructure.
“This project is not just about pipes and pumps. It is about health, dignity, time, and opportunity. With this facility, we are reducing waterborne diseases, freeing up hours previously spent searching for water, and giving children more time to stay in school while women engage in productive activities,” he explained.
He said the Foundation remained committed to supporting deprived communities through interventions that improve living standards and promote sustainable development.
Mr Francis Profer Dusey, the Ho West District Chief Executive, expressed appreciation to the Foundation and its partners for bringing relief to the community and supporting the district’s development agenda.
“This project will have a lasting impact on the people. Clean water is a necessity, and this intervention will improve public health and socio-economic activities within the area,” he noted.
Residents of Dodome-Dogblome expressed joy and gratitude over the project, describing it as life-changing and a major relief from the long-standing struggle to access potable water.
Some community members said the mechanised borehole would help reduce the burden on women and children who previously travelled long distances daily in search of water for domestic use.
The commissioning ended with a symbolic opening of the facility and inspection of the mechanised system by the dignitaries and community leaders.
GNA
Edited by Maxwell Awumah/Linda Agyei