Siki leads inspection of development projects in Ho West District

The Volta Regional Political Coordinator and Regional Organizer of the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC), Hon. Abibu Siki, has led a regional development projects monitoring exercise in the Ho West District to assess progress on ongoing projects and inspect completed infrastructure.

The exercise covered several education, water and healthcare projects funded through the District Assemblies Common Fund (DACF) and the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund), as well as interventions supported by other institutions.

At Kpedze Zongo, the team inspected a completed three-unit classroom block with ancillary facilities at the Islamic Basic School. The project, financed through the DACF, commenced in March 2026 and was completed within the six-month implementation period. The facility is expected to provide additional classroom space and improve the teaching and learning environment. It was awaiting formal commissioning and handover at the time of the visit.

The team also assessed 18 mechanised boreholes fitted with 2,500-litre storage Polytanks in selected communities, including Kpedze, Hlefi Clinic, Hlefi Alorlornyo, Todome, Tsito and Awudome Konta. The DACF-funded intervention is aimed at improving access to potable water, particularly in communities that previously experienced inadequate supply. The team highlighted the need for proper maintenance of the boreholes, pumps and storage facilities to ensure their long-term functionality.

At Kpedze Sreme Basic School, the team inspected a completed six-unit teachers' bungalow funded by GETFund. The project, which began in April 2026, was completed within six months and includes a mechanised borehole and a 4,500-litre storage Polytank. The accommodation is expected to improve teachers' welfare, encourage staff retention and support effective teaching and learning. It was also awaiting formal handover.

At Kpedze Senior High School, the team inspected a six-unit, two-bedroom semi-detached staff bungalow and a two-storey administration block. Both GETFund-supported projects commenced in 2015 and had reached approximately 80% completion before work stalled. Contractors have since returned to the site, with construction ongoing during the monitoring exercise. The team stressed the need for sustained funding, effective supervision and timely completion.

The monitoring team also visited the construction site of a two-storey District Chief Executive's residence at Dzolo Kpuita. The project was identified as a legacy intervention requiring attention to complete the outstanding works and ensure that public resources are put to effective use. However, conflicting information in the field records on its physical progress and completion status needs to be reconciled with the official project register before a definitive assessment can be made.

At Dzolo Kpuita EP Kindergarten, the team inspected a completed two-unit multipurpose kindergarten block funded through the DACF. The project commenced in February 2026 and was completed within six months. The facility is expected to provide a more conducive learning environment for kindergarten pupils and strengthen early childhood education in the community. It was awaiting handover to the beneficiary institution.

The team further visited Avatime Senior High School, where it inspected three education infrastructure projects: the renovation of the boys' dormitory, the construction of a two-storey administration block and a multipurpose dining hall complex. The dormitory renovation is being funded by the Bank of Ghana through its Corporate Social Responsibility programme, while GETFund is financing the administration block and dining hall. The two new construction projects commenced in July 2026 and have an expected completion period of 12 months.

At Bame EP Junior High School, the team inspected a six-unit classroom block with ancillary facilities funded by GETFund. The project, which began in February 2026, had reached approximately 98% physical completion at the time of the visit. The team noted the need to complete the remaining works to pave the way for commissioning and handover of the facility.

The team also assessed the ongoing construction of a two-storey, 12-unit classroom block at Awudome-Avenui Technical Institute. The GETFund-supported project commenced in April 2026 and has an expected implementation period of 12 months. Upon completion, it is expected to increase classroom capacity and improve infrastructure for technical and vocational education and training.

In the health sector, the team inspected a completed Community-based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) compound at Avenui. The project had previously been abandoned at approximately 40% completion before the contract was repackaged and re-awarded in October 2025. Construction was completed in August 2026, and the facility was awaiting formal handover. Its completion is expected to improve access to primary healthcare in the community.

Another health infrastructure project inspected was the ongoing construction of a CHPS compound with staff accommodation at Borkorvi Korpe. Funded through the DACF, the project commenced in March 2026 and was expected to be completed within six months. When completed, the facility is expected to serve Borkorvi Korpe, Tsami Korpe, Bedia Korpe and Carpenter Korpe, bringing essential healthcare services closer to residents.

Across the various sites, the team underscored the need for accurate project documentation, effective supervision, quality workmanship and compliance with approved implementation schedules. It also stressed the importance of accountability in the execution of public infrastructure projects to promote transparency and ensure value for money.

Hon. Siki reaffirmed the team's commitment to ensuring that development projects deliver their intended benefits to communities. He noted that timely completion of public infrastructure was essential to ensuring that students, patients and residents benefited from government investments without unnecessary delays.