Akatsi north: Management of the Akatsi North District Assembly, led by Mr. Bless Kwadzo Katamani, its District Chief Executive, has commissioned eight boreholes in some communities across the district. The initiative, funded through the District Assemblies Common Fund-Responsive Factor Grant (DACF-RFG VII), also known as DPAT VII, aims to introduce a vulnerability window to provide targeted support to districts facing heightened development challenges.
According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Katamani, during the commissioning tour, explained that the project aimed to improve the local water supply system and provide safe drinking water, which remained a critical need in the district. He noted that the project, which started under the previous government regime, would significantly enhance education and other sectors, as many young individuals previously had to travel long distances in search of water before attending school.
Mr. Katamani emphasized that potable water was essential for reducing the prevalence of waterborne diseases, including cholera, diarrhea, typhoid, and dysentery. He assured other communities of their share under the leadership of President John Dramani Mahama and encouraged community members to adopt robust maintenance practices to ensure the boreholes' longevity and continued functionality.
Some traditional rulers and community leaders, who witnessed the short events, commended the DCE and his team for the important intervention. They expressed that the project would bring significant strides in addressing water access challenges in rural areas.
Mr. Edem Kordzo Tekpli, assembly member for Ave-Dzalele Electoral Area, appealed to his electorate and the constituted water management board to ensure proper usage of the facility. He also highlighted that over 11 out of 24 communities within his Electoral Area do not have access to electricity, appealing to the authorities for assistance.
The beneficiary communities are Yorkuvi, Ave-Dzalele, Ave-Dakpa, Ave-Xevi, Ave-Fiave, Metsrikasa, Hadave, and Avevoe.
