Bongo: Lawyer Charles Bawadua cuts sod for mechanized borehole at Gowrie SHS

The Member of Parliament for Bongo Constituency, Charles Bawadua, has cut sod for the construction of a mechanized borehole at Gowrie Senior High School, in a move aimed at improving access to potable water for students and nearby communities.

The project is expected to ease the persistent challenge of water scarcity in the area, a situation that has long affected both academic activities and daily life. Access to clean and safe drinking water remains a major concern in several parts of rural Ghana, particularly in the Bongo Constituency, where infrastructure gaps continue to impact development.

Speaking at the sod-cutting ceremony, Mr Bawadua emphasised that improving water supply is a top priority, noting that access to basic necessities is crucial to enhancing teaching and learning.

“No student should be hindered in their education due to lack of basic necessities,” he stated, noting that the borehole will significantly reduce the burden students face in searching for water, allowing them to concentrate on their studies.

He also advised students to remain disciplined and adopt peaceful means when addressing grievances, highlighting the importance of maintaining a conducive learning environment.

As a member of Parliament’s Select Committee on Water and Sanitation, Mr. Bawadua acknowledged ongoing disparities in water distribution systems, particularly between urban centers and rural communities. He reiterated his commitment to advocating for sustainable water solutions across the constituency.

The initiative aligns with broader national efforts to expand access to safe drinking water, a key component of Ghana’s development agenda and global commitments under the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Goal 6, which focuses on clean water and sanitation.

The borehole project forms part of a series of interventions targeted at improving living and learning conditions in schools and underserved communities within the Bongo area.

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