Accra: The Member of Parliament for Wassa Amenfi Central, Madam Joana Gyan Cudjoe, has commenced the drilling of 30 new boreholes to help address the long-standing water challenges faced by several communities within the constituency. The initiative aims to provide a sustainable solution to water scarcity issues that have plagued the area for years.
According to Ghana News Agency, the boreholes will be equipped with modern hand pumps to ensure a reliable and sustainable supply of clean, safe drinking water for the people of Wassa Amenfi Central. In a recent interview, the MP emphasized that access to safe water is a fundamental human right and crucial for public health and socio-economic development.
"Many areas in the constituency have struggled with water scarcity and water-borne diseases, seasonal droughts, climate change impacts, and pollution of existing water sources," the MP highlighted. Communities such as Agona-Amenfi, Jeduakese, Juabo, Dominase, Amokrom, and Dwrigum D/A school have been identified as areas in urgent need of boreholes to improve water quality and sanitation.
Madam Gyan Cudjoe stated that the borehole project was initiated in response to needs and concerns raised by residents and stakeholders during a recent community engagement aimed at improving the quality of life for all constituents. She reiterated that the development of Amenfi Central remains her prime priority as the Member of Parliament.