Consolidated Bank Ghana LTD (CBG) has launched a project to provide boreholes in various underserved areas across the country. This initiative is a part of the Bank’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts aligning with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Goal 6, which aims to ensure the availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all.
Access to clean water is a fundamental human right for health, education, and economic development. However, many communities in Ghana still rely on unsafe water sources, which pose health risks and hinder potential growth and prosperity.
CBG therefore engaged with some communities to identify their needs and implement sustainable solutions as part of the broader CSR strategy.
Twenty-six (26) boreholes have been constructed in communities across the Lambussie, Sissala East, Wa West, Techiman South, and the Oti Region, providing clean water to underserved areas and improving public health.
The 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 among others.
This borehole initiative represents a significant step in CBG’s commitment to enhancing the living conditions of those in need and promoting a more sustainable and equitable world.
Community leaders and members expressed their gratitude for CBG’s intervention, highlighting that reliable access to water will greatly improve their daily lives. “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,” stated a community chief during the handing-over ceremony.
The boreholes were strategically installed in the neediest communities, ensuring that thousands would benefit from reliable access to clean water.
The Managing Director of Consolidated Bank Ghana LTD, Mr. Daniel Wilson Addo, expressed satisfaction with the Bank’s ability to address a basic human right. He emphasized, “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.”
