Accra: 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.
According to Ghana News Agency, the commissioning ceremony was held at Kpassa township and 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 mentioned that 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. He emphasized the importance of access to clean water for health, education, and productivity and assured continued efforts to ensure no community is left behind.
The DCE also urged beneficiary communities to establish Water and Sanitation Management Committees to oversee the operation and maintenance of the facilities, warning that vandalism and misuse could undermine the investment. The legislature, in his remarks, stated that his office would continue to collaborate with the District Assembly to identify and address the developmental needs of constituents.
The borehole project is described as a practical intervention intended to improve living conditions and support teaching and learning in the district. Residents are encouraged to take ownership of the facilities and ensure their proper maintenance for 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 mentioned that the 15 boreholes are part of a broader district effort to expand access to safe drinking water and improve living conditions in alignment 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.