The Offinso North District Assembly has commissioned six boreholes in six communities in the district to provide residents with reliable access to safe drinking water. The boreholes are part of the assembly’s broader infrastructure programme.
The beneficiary communities are Afrancho, Chiraa, Asempanaye, Secko, Kombiraso and Nkoranza.
Speaking at the commissioning, the District Chief Executive for Offinso North, Mr. Caesar Ofosu Acheampong, reiterated the administration’s commitment to fulfilling campaign pledges and improving the quality of life for constituents.
According to the DCE, the provision of safe drinking water is a cornerstone of the Assembly’s development agenda noting that when the people have clean water, health outcomes improve and lay a foundation for greater prosperity.
He noted that beyond water supply, the other projects, including the construction of school buildings, health facilities and sanitation infrastructure are ongoing.
He, however, expressed worry over a major impediment to progress, which is the limited expansion of electricity along the main road to northern Ghana.
He stated that without adequate power, their efforts to spur economic activity would be hampered, calling on the government and private stakeholders to accelerate electrification in the area.
Mr. Acheampong also appealed to the Ministry of Roads and Highways for urgent improvements to the district’s road network and mentioned the Afrancho-Chiraa, Asempanaye-Secko and Kombiraso-Nkoranza stretches as critical arteries for trade and commerce that remain in poor condition.
“These roads connect our farmers and traders to regional markets; upgrading them will unlock economic opportunities for the whole district.
The DCE pledged continuing diligence in addressing the district’s developmental challenges and urged citizens to partner with the assembly in building a more prosperous future for Offinso North.
The Traditional Authorities and opinion leaders and residents expressed gratitude for the new water points, noting that they have long suffered from water scarcity.
“We are thankful to the assembly for keeping its promise,” said a spokesperson for the beneficiaries adding that “these boreholes will ease the daily burden of fetching water and allow our children to attend school without interruption.
From Ernest Best Anane, Akumadan
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