Proper Sanitation Key to Development- Atwima Kwanwoma MCE
The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for the Atwima Kwanwoma Municipality, Hon. Grace Asamoah Agyeman, has underscored the importance of proper sanitation as a critical driver of community development, urging residents of Nweneso No. 3 to abandon open defecation and make responsible use of a newly commissioned 20-seater Water Closet (WC) toilet facility.
The facility was officially commissioned at a brief but well-attended ceremony, bringing relief to residents who have grappled with long-standing sanitation challenges. The project is expected to significantly improve hygiene, public health, and environmental sanitation within the community.
In his address, the MCE emphasized that access to decent sanitation facilities must be matched with responsible usage and maintenance. He assured residents that the District Assembly remains committed to collaborating with the Member of Parliament to provide more social infrastructure across the district.
Also speaking at the event, the Member of Parliament for Atwima Kwanwoma, Hon. Kofi Amankwa-Manu, called on the community to use the facility judiciously and take collective responsibility for its upkeep to ensure long-term sustainability. He reaffirmed his commitment to working closely with the District Assembly and traditional authorities to fast-track development in the area.
The Assembly Member for the area, Hon. Anthony Kwame Nsiah, expressed gratitude to the MP and the District Assembly for their consistent responsiveness to the needs of the community. He assured residents’ readiness to protect and properly manage the facility.
The Chief of Nweneso No. 3, Nana Akwasi Abire II, commended the government and all stakeholders involved in the project. He appealed to residents to develop a strong sense of ownership and maintain the facility for the benefit of both present and future generations.
The ceremony was witnessed by the former District Chief Executive, Hon. Prince Karikari, chiefs from Trede, opinion leaders, and a large gathering of community members, who expressed appreciation for the intervention.
The commissioning of the 20-seater WC forms part of ongoing efforts by the Atwima Kwanwoma District Assembly, in collaboration with the Member of Parliament, to improve sanitation and enhance the living standards of residents across the district.
