The District Chief Executive (DCE) of North East Gonja in the Savannah Region, Ewuntoma Abdul-Mumuni, has reaffirmed his commitment to addressing key development challenges in the district, particularly sanitation and water.
Speaking on the sidelines of activities to mark the National Sanitation Day in the District, he said sanitation in many rural communities remains poor.
He, however, expressed confidence that ongoing education and strong community participation will help change attitudes.
“As a rural community, it sometimes takes time for people to understand why we should clean around our homes and public spaces. That is why my District Environmental Health Officer and other officers are doing well in educating the people,” he said.
Abdul Mumin urged residents to make cleanliness a daily habit, rather than a once-a-month activity, stressing that the first Saturday of every month should be observed to sustain a clean and healthy environment.
He also commended residents for turning out in large numbers for the clean-up, singling out two young men, Abubakar and Salman from Peribe, for their dedication.
Touching on water, the DCE acknowledged that though the rainy season brings some relief, residents continue to face severe shortages in the dry season due to the area’s unfavourable water table.
He revealed that the Assembly has received funding to drill more than ten boreholes, with engineers expected to identify viable sites.
“Plans are also underway to construct dugouts in selected communities, and efforts are being made to connect parts of the district to the Ghana Water Company supply from Tamale,” he added.
Additionally, the Assembly, together with the Regional Minister, is in talks with Chinese partners who have already assessed potential water bodies for large-scale supply projects.
Abdul Mumin assured residents that these combined measures will bring lasting solutions to the district’s sanitation and water challenges.
