By Agbaxode Emmanuel
Akeve-Gui (VR), June 25, GNA-The Kekeli Co-operative for the Needy (LBG), a non-government organisation, has commissioned a mechanised borehole at Gui in the Akatsi South Municipality of the Volta Region.
The water facility was aimed at improving access to safe drinking water as well as reducing the prevalence of water-borne diseases in the community.
Mr Joseph Akana, on behalf of the community, expressed gratitude to Torgbuiga Dorglo Anumah VI, Mr Brian Mosko and Mr Michael Nyahe for providing the borehole, which he said would help protect residents from diseases such as cholera, bilharzia and typhoid fever.
He appealed to the organisation and other stakeholders to support the establishment of a computer laboratory to serve the three sister schools in the area.
Mr Akana also called for assistance to enable farmers in the community to adopt modern mechanised farming practices to improve productivity and livelihoods.
Togbe Dorglo Anumah VI, the Paramount Chief of Avenor and President of the Avenor Traditional Council, described the commissioning as an important event for the Gui community due to the longstanding relationship he had maintained with the people over the years.
He said the project was in response to requests made by the community during an engagement with them some years ago and formed part of efforts to address their pressing developmental needs.
Togbe Anumah, who doubled as Country Director of the Organisation, commended Mr Brian Mosko, Director of Fundraising of the NGO from Canada who was a Special Guest, and Mr Michael Nyahe, Director of Operations, for their generosity and commitment to improving the welfare of communities.
He added: “This is the 75th borehole we are commissioning today within our Avenor land.”
“I appreciate the true relationship between these two partners. We can only build Avenor together.”
Mr Brian Mosko, the Director of Fundraising of the NGO from Canada, applauded Torgbui Dorglo for his progressive and selfless leadership.
He also praised Mr Michael Nyahe for his dedication and trustworthiness, noting that he had faithfully supervised the construction and commissioning of 75 boreholes across Ghana, including the facility at Gui.
Mr Mosko said the organisation remained committed to improving the living conditions of vulnerable communities through interventions in water, health and social development.
Torgbui Ahui III of Suipe Ahiakpakope, the chairman for the occasion, further indicated that the facility would provide a reliable source of potable water for residents and contribute to improved public health and socio-economic development in the area.
Mr Daniel Amuzu Kale, a member of the organising committee, said the team would continue its tour on Thursday to inspect similar borehole facilities previously commissioned by the Organisation in beneficiary communities, including Kalekope.
Mr Johnson Agbemazi, the Assembly Member for the area, said the project would significantly improve access to safe drinking water and enhance the well-being of residents.
GNA
Edited by Maxwell Awumah/Benjamin Mensah
Reporter: Agbaxode Emmanuel
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