In a landmark demonstration of international collaboration and community commitment, the Rotary Club of Accra Legon East (Ghana), in partnership with the Rotary Club of Pocatello (USA), proudly commissioned three state-of-the-art mechanized boreholes on October 25, 2025. These facilities, equipped with advanced filtration systems, are set to deliver immediate and lasting improvements in water access for students and residents across Agomeda and Somanya.
The newly established water points are strategically located at Agomeda DA Basic School, Agomeda Technical Institute, and Somanya Technical Institute. This comprehensive project was brought to fruition through a Rotary Global Grant, complemented by significant additional donor support. The funding covered all critical phases, including hydrogeological surveys, drilling, mechanization, robust water storage solutions, convenient tap stands, and rigorous water-quality assurance testing.
A Broad Spectrum of Impact The project directly benefits over 2,000 individuals, drastically improving their daily lives. Implementation was expertly handled by Rick Grand Company Ltd., with Messrs. Damasar responsible for the vital civil works, ensuring high standards and long-term durability. The total project cost, managed with transparency, amounted to approximately GHS 199,299.00 and USD 38,326, encompassing all aspects from initial surveys to community engagement for sustainable use.
The commissioning ceremony was a momentous occasion, chaired by Nana Dr. Korlekwor Korli Yohi III, Queen Mother of the Agomeda Traditional Area. In her remarks, she extended profound gratitude to the Rotary Clubs of Accra Legon East and Pocatello for their invaluable partnership and for selecting these institutions and their surrounding communities as beneficiaries of such vital infrastructure.
A Call for Stewardship and Recognition of Rotary’s Reach Nana Yaa Siriboe, Governor of Rotary District 9104, emphasized the crucial role of local ownership in ensuring the longevity of the project’s impact. She urged school and community leaders to diligently maintain and protect the new facilities, highlighting that sustainable benefits are directly linked to local stewardship.
District Governor Siriboe also took the opportunity to enlighten attendees on the funding mechanism of The Rotary Foundation, explaining how it is sustained by the generous contributions of Rotarians worldwide and how clubs can leverage these resources to initiate impactful community projects. Her address was further marked by the presentation of two prestigious awards to the Rotary Club of Accra Legon East: 100% Member Participation in Rotary Foundation Giving and the coveted No. 1 Club in the District for per capita giving to The Rotary Foundation, celebrating their exceptional commitment.
A Legacy of Leadership and Collaboration Mr. Emmanuel Sessou, President of the Rotary Club of Accra Legon East, reflected on the multi-year collaborative journey that culminated in the project’s successful completion. He expressed sincere appreciation to all technical and financial partners for their unwavering support and transparency throughout the process.
President Sessou outlined the three years of sustained Rotary leadership integral to the project’s realization:
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Conceptualization: Initiated during the tenure of Past President Nana Hemaa (2023/24).
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Launch: Advanced under the leadership of Immediate Past President Peter Osei Asamoah, IPP Scorgins (2024/25).
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Completion: Successfully brought to fruition under the current leadership of President Emmanuel Sessou, RPKiwi (2025/26).
Integrated Health, Education, and Environmental Gains Beyond the boreholes, the event featured a significant environmental and health-support programme. The Rotary Club of Accra Legon East partnered with the Forest Commission district offices in Somanya and Ayikuma to plant 150 trees, promoting vital environmental sustainability and landscape restoration efforts.
Additionally, Amdiya Abdul-Latiff, founder of Eco-Me Africa, led an insightful educational session for young boys and girls, covering stages of adolescent development and proper body care. Through this collaboration, 500 reusable sanitary pads were distributed to female students as part of an adolescent health sensitization drive, aimed at improving menstrual hygiene management and boosting school attendance.
Project managers confirmed that all installations not only meet national water standards but were also meticulously designed for low maintenance and seamless local operability, guaranteeing long-term usability.
A Future of Hope and Progress The overwhelming sentiment from school administrators, community leaders, and parents was one of profound relief and gratitude. They highlighted the immediate benefits: significantly reduced time spent fetching water, marked improvements in school hygiene, and the promise of a healthier future with fewer waterborne illnesses.
In a powerful commitment to sustainability, community representatives pledged to establish local committees dedicated to overseeing the daily operation, routine maintenance, and security of these impactful water supply projects.
Members of the Rotary Club of Accra Legon East hailed the commissioning as a prime example of effective international partnership and local ownership, encouraging other communities to organize and apply for similar support through established Rotary channels.
The combined impact of the boreholes, tree-planting, and menstrual-health interventions creates an integrated package of health, education, and environmental gains, truly transforming Agomeda and its surrounding communities for generations to come. Students and community members are now enjoying the new tap stands, a tangible and visible sign of improved access to safe drinking water and healthier learning environments.
