IN A DECISIVE move to address the longstanding water scarcity in Krachi Nchumuru, Member of Parliament Hon. Solomon Kuyon has initiated a GHS 2 million borehole project aimed at providing safe and clean drinking water to every community in the constituency.
The “Hon. Solomon Kuyon Borehole Project” encompasses both standard manual and mechanized boreholes, tailored to meet the diverse water needs of rural and peri-urban communities.
With each borehole costing approximately GHS 15,000, the initiative has already seen the completion and handover of several boreholes to beneficiary communities.
Communities such as Banda Township, Mahama Akura, Nkpabri, Elendo, Nandikrom, Kalawata, Nafiba, Ndesala, Beposo, Kaliako, Worenjah, Bintim, Dakpadakpa, and Zongo Macheri have benefited from the project.
The strategically located boreholes are also intended to serve nearby smaller communities, ensuring maximum coverage and accessibility.
Residents, particularly women and children who previously spent hours fetching water from distant and often unsafe sources, have expressed profound gratitude.
At community-level handover ceremonies, many offered prayers and blessings for Hon. Kuyon, praising his dedication to resolving one of the constituency’s most pressing challenges.
This initiative comes in response to a severe water crisis that has plagued the Oti region. In 2021, communities like Banda faced acute wayer shortages, with residents traveling three to four hours to access potable water.
The community, with a population exceeding 4,000, relied on just two functioning boreholes, leading to significant hardships, especially for women and children.
Hon. Kuyon, who serves on the Youth, Sports and Culture Committee and the Members Holding Office of Profit Committee in Parliament, has reaffirmed his commitment to ensure that every community in Krachi Nchumuru has access to potable water by the end of his tenure.
He also noted that future installations might include solar-powered mechanized systems for off-grid areas to enhance sustainability and reduce operational costs.
According to data from the Ghana Statistical Service, about 37% of rural households in Ghana lack access to improved water sources, with regions like Oti particularly affected. The ongoing water project by Hon. Solomon Kuyon is both timely and critical for local development and public health.
As the project progresses, it stands as a testament to the impact of dedicated leadership and targeted interventions in addressing fundamental needs and improving the quality of life for constituents.
Source: Nationaltymes.com
