By Kingsley Mamore
Kpassa (O/R), May 14, GNA- Mr Kudjoe Isaiah Dordoe, the District Chief Executive (DCE) of Nkwanta North, together with Mr John oti Bless, the Member of Parliament (MP) for the area, have commissioned 15 mechanised boreholes to improve access to potable water in communities across the district.
The commissioning ceremony, held at Kpassa township, featured a ribbon-cutting exercise attended by Assembly Members, traditional leaders, education officials and residents of the beneficiary communities.
The facilities, equipped with storage systems and multiple taps, are expected to serve schools and surrounding households.
Speaking at the event, Mr Dordoe said the boreholes were constructed to address persistent water shortages in schools and communities, reduce the burden on residents and pupils who travel long distances in search of water and improve sanitation and hygiene standards.
“Water is life, and access to clean water is fundamental to health, education and productivity. This project is a direct response to the needs of our people, and we will continue to work to ensure that no community is left behind,” he stressed.
The DCE urged beneficiary communities to establish Water and Sanitation Management Committees to oversee the operation and maintenance of the facilities, cautioning that vandalism and misuse could undermine the investment.
The legislature in his remarks, said his office would continue to collaborate with the District Assembly to identify and address the developmental needs of constituents.
He described the borehole project as a practical intervention that would improve living conditions and support teaching and learning in the district.
He also encouraged residents to take ownership of the facilities and ensure their proper maintenance to guarantee long-term sustainability.
Community members and school authorities expressed appreciation for the intervention, noting that the new boreholes would significantly ease water-related challenges, particularly during the dry season when streams and shallow wells dry up.
Officials said the 15 boreholes formed part of a broader district effort to expand access to safe drinking water and improve living conditions in line with the government’s decentralisation and development agenda.
The initiative is expected to benefit thousands of residents and contribute to the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal Six (SDG 6) on clean water and sanitation.
GNA
Edited by Maxwell Awumah /Kenneth Odeng Adade