The Akatsi North District Chief Executive (DCE), Bless Kojo Katamani, has pledged that the district will have no fewer than 30 boreholes by the end of the year, in a bid to improve access to clean water across the area.
Mr. Katamani made this announcement during a brief ceremony where he commissioned eight newly constructed boreholes spread across seven communities in the district. The project, funded by the District Performance Assessment Tool (DPAT), the Common Fund, and Internally Generated Funds (IGF), is designed to serve over 1,000 households, with each borehole costing approximately GH¢130,000.

“We are expecting not less than 30 boreholes before the close of the year. Because water plays a very significant part in human life. Especially in Akatsi North, we are a bit deprived, so the need to speed up to get the entire district covered with water is very important to us,”
Bless Kojo Katamani, DCE

The DCE urged the beneficiary communities to handle the facilities with utmost care, saying they should treat them “like their baby child” to ensure their longevity.

Among the dignitaries present was Mamaga Awutorlewe II, Paramount Queen Mother of the Tagba Traditional Area, who expressed her gratitude to the government on behalf of the communities.

“This project will go a long way to help us counter the water issues in our communities,” she said, pledging the community’s commitment to maintaining the boreholes.

Edem Kojo Tekplie, Assembly Member for the Dzalele Electoral Area, which received two of the boreholes commended the initiative but also called on the government to address other pressing needs.

“We thank the government for this initiative. However, we also appeal for electricity extension to 11 out of 24 communities that are still without power,” he said.

Some residents shared their excitement, highlighting how the boreholes will relieve them from the burden of walking long distances in search of water.

The facilities will be overseen by a constituted water management committee, which will undergo training to ensure proper maintenance.

The initial beneficiary communities include Yorkuvi, Ave-Dzalele, Ave-Dakpa, Ave-Xevi, Hadave, Avevoe, and Metsrikasa.