Consolidated Bank Ghana LTD (CBG) has launched a borehole project to provide clean water to underserved communities across the country as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives.
A press release issued by CBG to the Ghana News Agency in Accra on Monday said the intervention aligned with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Goal 6, which seeks to ensure the availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all.
The release said many communities in Ghana continued to depend on unsafe water sources, posing serious health risks and impeding socio-economic development.
In response, CBG has engaged with affected communities to identify their specific needs and implement sustainable water solutions.
A total of 26 boreholes have been constructed in communities across Lambussie, Sissala East, Wa West, Techiman South, and the Oti Region, significantly improving public health and enhancing daily living conditions, it said.
According to the release, the beneficiary communities include Nchumuru, Asempa Akura, Odeefo, Borae, Banda, Tanosim Ahyiayemu, Buligine, Karni Nyanbul, Kpare-Dakpoo, Gyirgan, Kadiligo, Zumara, Duu East, Wellembelle-Bidieboi, Kunchugu, Hakyagagand, Samoa-Lung, and Balawa.
It quoted a community chief as expressing appreciation for the intervention, stating, “Water is life. With access to clean water, our children will be healthier, and we will be able to focus more on education and business.”
The release also quoted the Managing Director of CBG, Mr. Daniel Wilson Addo, as underscoring the significance of the initiative and emphasising that access to clean water is a fundamental human right.
“Access to clean water is not merely a convenience; it is vital for health. Unfortunately, many still face the challenges and dangers of unsafe water sources.
“This initiative reflects our commitment to changing that narrative. I urge you all to take ownership of this critical resource and train local community members on its maintenance to create long-term positive impacts,” he said.
According to the release, the boreholes were strategically installed in the neediest communities to ensure thousands benefit from reliable access to clean water.
The other beneficiary communities are Kabanye, Boli, Manwe, Zini, Fian, Busa, Kpalinye, Sakai, Tumu, Yigantu, Chibrinyo, Kowie, Nandom, Gwollu, Sakalu, and Santijan.
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03 March 2025
