Grace Agyemang Asamoah cutting sod at one of the sites
The District Chief Executive (DCE) for Atwima Kwanwoma, Grace Agyemang Asamoah, has cut the sod for the construction of 18 development projects in schools and government institutions across the district.
The projects include six-unit and three-unit classroom blocks at Afasiebon and Adjuampong respectively, as well as 16 mechanised boreholes aimed at improving access to quality education and potable water in beneficiary communities.
Communities expected to benefit from the projects are Afasiebon, Ampapatia, Darko, Nkoranza, Asaago, Aboabokese, Trede, Dentekrom, Apemanim, Nweneso III, Foase, Ahenema Kokoben, Akosomo, Behenase and Adumasa.
Some technical and government institutions, including the TVET, Immigration and Education offices, are also beneficiaries.
Speaking at one of the project sites, Madam Asamoah reiterated President John Dramani Mahama’s vision of ensuring that development reaches every community.
She indicated that the Atwima Kwanwoma District would also fully benefit from the government’s flagship policies, including the 24-hour economy initiative.
According to the DCE, the projects form part of deliberate efforts to address critical social needs in the district, particularly in the areas of education and water supply, to enhance socio-economic development.
Residents of the beneficiary communities commended the DCE for initiating the projects, noting that the mechanised boreholes would ease their long-standing challenges in accessing potable water, while the classroom blocks would significantly improve teaching and learning in the schools.
The DCE appealed to the communities to cultivate a strong maintenance culture to ensure the longevity of the facilities after completion.
Opinion leaders in the beneficiary communities expressed their appreciation to the DCE for her vision and commitment to development and pledged their full cooperation with contractors to ensure the smooth and timely execution of the projects.
They further cautioned residents, particularly the youth, against stealing materials from the project sites, warning that offenders would be dealt with according to the law.
Parents were also urged to advise their wards to help protect the projects for the benefit of the entire community.
FROM David Afum, Twedie