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Accra, Nov.7, GNA – More than 32,000 residents in eight rural communities in the Oti Region will gain access to safe drinking water after World Vision Ghana commissioned solar-powered mechanised water systems. The facilities, which include disability-friendly sanitation infrastructure, were inaugurated in Krachi Nchumuru District and Krachi West Municipality. The project, funded by World Vision Germany and Korea, aims to curb waterborne diseases and improve hygiene. In Krachi Nchumuru, six communities received systems with 48 water points and 96 taps, serving about 22,800 people. Water has also been extended to six schools and four health facilities. Three school latrines and two water closets were built for more than 900 pupils and staff. The Krachi Nchumuru projects were financed at a cost of $310,000 through World Vision Germany. Speaking during the handover at Krachi Nchumuru, Mr. Irvine Aboagye, the Southern Regional Manager of World Vision Ghana, emphasised that the projects reflected the organisation’s commitment to improving the well-being of vulnerable children and their families. “World Vision Ghana is dedicated to supporting children and communities to reach their full potential by addressing the root causes of poverty and injustice. Our work in this district since 2020 has focused on strengthening WASH, health, education, and child protection systems,” he stated. Mr Aboagye urged communities to adopt a “Pay-As-You-Fetch” model to maintain the systems. “These investments must be protected. Community participation is key,” he said. “These investments must be protected. Community participation and proper facility management are key to ensuring that these water systems continue to function effectively for years to come,” he stressed. Traditional leaders, led by the Chief of Chenderi, Nana Okoegye, expressed heartfelt appreciation and pledged to support the long-term maintenance of the systems. Residents of Nkyenekyene and Sabaja in Krachi West witnessed the commissioning of two solar-powered mechanised water systems. Funded by World Vision Korea at a cost of $90,000, the systems now deliver reliable water through 16 points and 32 taps, serving nearly 10,000 people. Schools have also been connected to improve hygiene among pupils. Mr Moses Putan, Assembly Member, praised the intervention, saying, “Women in this community used to walk long distances for water. Today, that struggle has ended.” The ceremonies ended with a call for collective responsibility to protect the infrastructure for future generations. Edited by Christian Akorlie
