About thirteen communities in the Akyemansa District in the Eastern Region have been connected to the national grid.

The move forms part of government’s efforts at bracing up communities for economic take off since energy for that matter electricity plays vital roles in effective economic activities.

Speaking to Ghanadistricts.com, District Chief Executive for the area, Tom Budu noted that for communities to be economically viable it is important that all of them have access to regular supply of electricity and indicated that the National Democratic Congress Government has impressive record in efforts at extending electricity to deprived communities and is continuing that to ensure that most people can engage in productive ventures that would lift them out of the poverty.

It is in line with this vision that Kwaboadi No.1 and 2, Kyiremankene, Otwereso Camp, Mukyia, Kantatamanto, Otabil, Gyaha, subinso, Breku, Onyamebekyere No.3, Techiman, and Betenase have been connected with electricity.

In the case of Adugyan community, the DCE disclosed that though cables have been laid and sub-station well established, it is yet to be connected with power. Kantatamanto community also have similar problem only that transformer is yet to be sent there he stated.

He expressed hope that the electricity extension would bring the expected transformation to the area to give true meaning to the "Better Ghana" agenda.

Dominic Shirimori/Ghanadistricts.com