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NADOWLI: More communities to enjoy electricity

The District Chief Executive for the Nadowli-Kaleo, Madam Katherine T. Lankono has announced plans to connect more communities to the national electricity grid.

Date Created : 6/21/2019 2:55:32 AM : Story Author : Ghanadistricts.com

She said, Expert Design Limited has been contracted as consultants to give material estimates for government to extend electricity to some communities in the district namely, Buodoori, Lankoro, Zankuri, Chari-Nayiri, Nyimbali-Nator, Sangoriyiri, Tambogu and their adjoining communities.

Addressing the First Ordinary General Assembly meeting, the DCE also extended special invitation to all assembly members to join the president to launch the ‘Rearing for Food and Jobs’ programme scheduled for June 24, 2019 in the regional capital of the Upper West Region.

On water and sanitation, she said the district has taken delivery of 60 Pieces of Digni-Loos (Toilets) to support pro-poor people in 15 Communities under the International Development Association QUICKWINS CLTS project with sponsorship from the World Bank through Community Water and Sanitation Agency.

According to her, out of 141 communities, 105 have successfully achieved Open Defecation Free statues representing 74% districts wide coverage and they are currently working in 15 other communities that also be declared as such.

The Assembly she noted is relatively peaceful through the collective efforts of security services, the District Assembly, Assembly members, chiefs, and elders of the various communities in the district. She advised all and sundry in the district to jealously guide the priceless asset of peace against any form of disturbances.