Absa Bank Ghana Limited has commissioned a Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment Plant and Borehole at the LEKMA Polyclinic in Nungua, Accra.

This initiative forms part of the bank’s Water for Life Project, under the Social Impact Response Pillar of its Force for Good agenda.

Due to the area’s coastal location, groundwater in Nungua tends to be saline, making conventional boreholes unsuitable for drinking and clinical use.

The newly installed reverse osmosis system removes these salts and other impurities, ensuring a steady flow of clean, safe water for the polyclinic and the surrounding community.

The commissioning ceremony, held on August 5, was graced by the Managing Director of Absa Bank Ghana, Dr Edward Nartey Botchway, with notable attendees including the Krowor Constituency MP, Dr Agnes Naa Momo Lartey; the Municipal Chief Executive, Paul Quaye and other respected opinion leaders from the community.

Dr Mrs Naa Momo Lartey commended the bank for its strategic decision to bring such a vital intervention to the heart of a healthcare facility.

“Water is life, and by choosing to enter Krowor with the gift of water, Absa has entered not just our community, but the heart of Krowor, where life is created and preserved.

This partnership means a lot to us, and today you have shown that our story matters,” she remarked.

Speaking at the ceremony, Dr Edward Nartey Botchway reaffirmed the bank’s dedication to investing in initiatives that improve lives and serve critical community needs.

“For us at Absa, this borehole is not just a project; it is a promise to continue investing in people and in the communities we serve.

"We believe that water is not a luxury but a right, and we remain committed to being a Force for Good in Ghana,” he said.

On behalf of the Nungua LEKMA Polyclinic, Dr William Frimpong, Medical Superintendent, expressed deep gratitude for the project and emphasised its importance in sustaining healthcare delivery.

“In healthcare delivery, access to a safe, reliable water supply is non-negotiable. This intervention from Absa ensures we have consistent water flow, helps maintain a sterile environment, and saves us the cost of buying water from tankers. It is a blessing to our facility and the patients we serve,” Dr Frimpong noted.

Absa Bank’s Water for Life Project is a strategic response to the pressing need for clean and reliable water in underserved communities.

Through its Force for Good strategy, the bank aims to deliver impactful solutions that uplift lives and empower communities across Ghana.