Residents of Dingoni in the Tolon District in the Northern Region will now heave a sigh of relief following the provision of a solar-powered mechanised borehole to address the longstanding water challenges.
For many years, residents relied largely on water from a nearby dam for their domestic activities, including cooking, washing, and drinking, exposing them to health risks.
The newly inaugurated facility is expected to provide a sustainable source of potable water and improve sanitation and health outcomes in the community.
The mechanised borehole, powered by solar energy, is equipped with four water outlets, enabling several people to fetch water simultaneously and reducing congestion and long waiting times.
Inaugurated by the Republic Bank (Ghana) PLC, the facility forms part of its “Power to Make a Difference" corporate social responsibility initiative.
SDGs
Inaugurating the facility, the Managing Director of the bank, Benjamin Dzoboku, said the bank had prioritised interventions in the areas of water and sanitation, climate action, quality education, and good health as part of its contribution towards the attainment of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
He said access to clean water remained critical to human survival and development, adding that the project would help improve residents' quality of life.
He urged the residents to take proper care of the facility to ensure its sustainability and long-term benefit.
Commendation
For his part, the District Chief Executive of Tolon, Braimah Seidu, commended the bank for complementing the government's efforts to provide potable water to communities across the district.
He indicated that several communities in the district were facing water challenges and appealed to development partners and benevolent organisations to support efforts aimed at improving living conditions in rural areas.
The Chief of Waribogu, Naa Abukari Yussif, also expressed gratitude to the bank and gave an assurance that the community would take proper care of the facility.
