Ho Central MP provides mechanised borehole for Housing M.A. Basic School

Richmond Edem Kpotosu, the Member of Parliament for Ho Central, has recently installed a mechanised borehole facility at Housing M.A. Basic School in Ho. The project, funded by the MP’s portion of the Common Fund, has put an end to the school’s water scarcity issue. It is part of a broader initiative to ensure all schools and health facilities in the area have a steady supply of clean water.

Mr. Kpotosu explained that the borehole project aims to promote good hygiene and menstrual practices among children. He noted that with access to water, girls will be able to clean themselves after their monthly cycles, while boys will have water to use after using the washroom. This will help keep them clean and prevent the introduction of harmful substances into their bodies.

He also mentioned that students will now have more time for studying, as they won’t need to spend academic hours searching for water outside the school premises.

The MP revealed that funding for similar borehole facilities would be directed towards constructing additional ones in the communities of Akoefe Gadza, Klave, and Ave. This brings the total number of boreholes in the current phase to five. He emphasized that as more are installed, the number will continue to grow in subsequent phases, ensuring that CHPS and school facilities will have a reliable water source.

Gifty Amedzi, the headmistress of Housing Municipal Assembly Basic School, expressed her gratitude to the MP for addressing a significant challenge faced by the institution. She highlighted how the borehole will create a conducive environment for academic work and ensure the school’s proper maintenance.