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Amangoase residents raise GH¢100,000 to bring electricity to their community

Residents of Amangoase, a farming community in the Juaben District of the Ashanti Region, are beginning to see light at the end of years of darkness as efforts to connect the village to the national electricity grid gather momentum.

Amangoase residents raise GH¢100,000 to bring electricity to their community

Amangoase, a farming community in the Ashanti Region of Ghana, is beginning to experience the light of electricity after years of darkness. The community has taken a significant step towards connecting to the national grid by raising electricity poles. This symbolic act represents hope for residents who have endured years of inconvenience, which has impacted education, small businesses, and overall development.

Despite the challenges, residents have managed to raise 100,000 cedis for the electrification project, with the remaining funds needed to complete the project totaling over 400,000 cedis. The community now seeks support from individuals, organizations, philanthropists, and other stakeholders to help turn the erected poles into a reality of electricity for their homes.

This first step could mark the beginning of a new chapter for Amangoase, offering opportunities for better education, stronger businesses, and overall development.

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