Republic Bank brings water relief to Volta schools with solar-powered water projects

Republic Bank (Ghana) PLC has commissioned two mechanised electric and solar-powered borehole systems at Adidome Senior High School and Taviefe Senior High School in the Volta Region. The separate commissioning ceremonies formed part of the bank's Corporate Social Responsibility initiative, dubbed 'Power to Make a Difference'. In attendance were Volta Regional Minister, Honourable James Gunu; Managing Director of Republic Bank, Dr. Benjamin Dzoboku; traditional leaders; municipal and district officials; directors of the Ghana Education Service (GES); and management and students of both schools.

At Adidome SHS, Headmaster Dr. Vincent Dzidula Kwasi Atiku described the intervention as timely and life-saving, stating, "This intervention has come at the right time. For years, accessing water has been a major challenge for the school community and this facility will greatly improve the welfare and daily lives of our students." James Gunu praised Republic Bank for stepping up, saying the project fits perfectly with the government's push to achieve Sustainable Development Goal 6 - clean water and sanitation for everyone. He disclosed that the region currently requires more than 900 boreholes to adequately meet water demands and urged school authorities to establish management structures to ensure proper maintenance. Chief of Adidome, Togbe Kwasinyi Kakaklolo Agyeman V, called the intervention generous and impactful. Dr. Dzoboku said clean water is essential for health, education, and community development. He disclosed that drilling at Adidome SHS was challenging due to difficulties locating underground water, but persistence yielded results.

At Taviefe Senior High School, the former Headmaster, Sadrack Abiwu, who spoke on behalf of the school, recalled the difficult conditions students endured daily, noting, "There were times students had to struggle daily just to access water. This project has brought hope