By Francis Ntow, GNA
Accra, Oct. 3, GNA – The Odikro Hemaa of Gomoa Amoanda, Nana Ekua Essumanba I, has commissioned a mechanised borehole to provide residents with access to clean and safe drinking water, bringing relief to the community after years of persistent water shortages.
The borehole was officially inaugurated on Monday during a ceremony attended by chiefs, elders, opinion leaders, women’s groups and enthusiastic youth, who gathered to celebrate the milestone.
Strategically located near residential areas and schools, the facility is expected to significantly improve access to potable water, particularly for women and schoolchildren who previously travelled long distances daily in search of water.
Addressing the gathering, Nana Essumanba disclosed that the project was made possible through the generosity of philanthropist Mr Kofi Omane Frimpong and his team, with support from one of her sons-in-law, who facilitated the intervention.
She explained that the initiative was undertaken in response to the community’s long-standing challenge of irregular water supply, noting that the borehole would serve as a reliable source of clean drinking water, especially during the dry season when water scarcity becomes more severe.
The queen mother said the project formed part of her ongoing commitment to improving the welfare of her people and advancing community development. She expressed gratitude to the philanthropist and all those who contributed to making the project a reality.
Speaking to the media, the Odikro of Gomoa Amoanda, Nana Kofi Budu IV, described the intervention as timely, noting that several appeals to the Government to address the community’s water challenges had yet to yield the desired results.
He urged residents to take good care of the facility to ensure its longevity and called on the Government to resolve the persistent challenge of inadequate pipe-borne water supply in the area.
He said the community required a sustainable and dependable water system to meet the growing needs of residents.
Residents who attended the ceremony expressed joy over the commissioning of the facility, saying it would significantly reduce the burden of trekking long distances to fetch water for domestic use.
They commended Nana Essumanba for her leadership and determination in securing the project and pledged to maintain the borehole properly to ensure future generations continue to benefit from it.
Ms Emelia Sam, a resident, recounted the difficulties residents had endured over the years.
“Sometimes we walk for more than an hour to fetch water for our daily chores, and this often causes our children to report late to school, especially during the dry season,” she said.
She described the mechanised borehole as a life-changing intervention that would positively impact health, education and the overall well-being of women and children in the community.
Another resident, Ms Helena Abekah, said the irregular flow of tap water had remained a major concern for years, making the new borehole a huge relief for residents.
“This new borehole is a great blessing for us. It will save time, reduce stress and help our children get to school early and regularly without the daily struggle of searching for water,” she said.
GNA
Edited by Agnes Boye-Doe
Reporter: Francis Ntow
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