The Member of Parliament for Ho Central, Richmond Edem Kpotosu, has provided a mechanised borehole facility for Housing M.A. Basic School in Ho. The project was financed with the MP's share of the Common Fund. The provision of the GH¢75,000 borehole facility aims to ensure that all schools and health facilities in the area have uninterrupted access to potable water.
The mechanised borehole facility was provided to address the era of water scarcity at the school. According to Mr Kpotosu, the project also aims to promote sanitation by ensuring that children have access to water to enable them to observe good hygiene and menstrual practices. He mentioned that the facility will allow girls to have water to use during their monthly cycles and boys to wash their hands after using the washroom.
Mr Kpotosu indicated that learners would now spend ample time in the classroom and concentrate on their studies, unlike previously, when they had to use academic hours looking for water outside the school community. The MP's initiative is part of a larger plan to provide similar facilities in other communities. He plans to construct similar facilities in the communities of Akoefe Gadza, Klave and Ave, bringing the total to five boreholes in the current phase.
The headmistress of Housing Municipal Assembly Basic School, Gifty Amedzi, appreciated the MP's efforts to overcome one of the school's biggest challenges. She emphasised how the initiative would support academic activities and create a conducive environment for learning. Amedzi assured the MP that the school's management would adopt good maintenance practices to prolong the lifespan of the facility.
The provision of the mechanised borehole facility is part of Mr Kpotosu's objective to ensure that all schools and health facilities in the area have uninterrupted access to potable water. He entreated the school's management to maintain the facility well. The MP's initiative is expected to have a positive impact on the school's academic performance and the overall well-being of the students.
According to Mr Kpotosu, the project is just the beginning, and he plans to work on more projects in the future. He added that the MP's office will continue to work on similar initiatives to address the needs of the community. The MP's efforts have been appreciated by the school's management and the community.
The MP's initiative has solved a significant problem for the school, and the school's management is grateful for the support. The mechanised borehole facility will provide a reliable source of water for the school, allowing students to focus on their studies. The project is a testament to the MP's commitment to improving the lives of his constituents.
Key points
- The mechanised borehole facility was provided to address water scarcity at Housing M.A. Basic School.
- The project aims to promote sanitation and ensure that children have access to water for good hygiene and menstrual practices.
- The MP plans to construct similar facilities in other communities, bringing the total to five boreholes in the current phase.
