By: Peter Agengre
In the Upper East Region, the Catholic Relief Services has inaugurated a borehole for the Sekoti Village, improving access to safe drinking water and promoting quality education in the Nabdam local government area. The project is a collaboration with Water Access Now, a USA based charity Organization.
The borehole at Sekoti Junior High School will provide clean water for over 400 students and 2,000 community members, easing queues and waiting times.
Head of Programming at CRS Ghana, Dr. Francis Gumah, highlighted the importance of community care to ensure the borehole’s longevity. “This event is particularly special. The borehole we are commissioning today is not just a source of water – it is the 300th water system built through our long-standing partnership with Water Access Now. It is a testament to what we can achieve when we work together with purpose, compassion, and a shared vision.” Dr. Francis Gumah said.
Water Access Now is empowering women & girls with a clean reliable source, reducing waterborne diseases & boosting community hygiene. Board Chair – Water Access Now, Mr. Bob Maher, is optimistic about a healthy future.
“We believe that water is life and water can contribute to building the future of the young generation. We are so honored to be here to celebrate water with you. Our hearts are full of joy when we think about the partnership that are built around the water, with the school, the District Assembly and the chiefs. We are just so happy to see you working together and we excited with that partnership.” Board Chair, Water Access Now, Mr. Bob Maher said during the commissioning ceremony.
Other speakers including the Nabdam District Chief Executive praised CRS and Water Access Now for the life-changing borehole. The Head teacher, Alfred Ayambila said the initiative goes beyond infrastructure and will help boost the school’s academic standards. He commended CRS, WAN, and all partners of the IWANG project for their impactful efforts.
With this event, a major milestone has been achieved. This is the 300th water system provided through CRS’s long-standing partnership with Water Access Now (WAN) since 2007. The benevolence of CRS and WAN has resulted in clean water access to over 200,000 people across 26 districts in Northern Ghana.
