Following funding from Voltic (GH) Limited, a division of Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA), the villages of Mmofra Nfadwene and Yahoman recently celebrated the transfer of boreholes delivering safe and dependable water.
The 4,000-person Mmofra Nfadwene village has battled with a lack of access to potable water since the only source that was accessible was a creek that passed through the settlement and wasn't fit for human use.
The borehole may generate up to 20,000 litres of drinkable water per day and has an installed capacity of 6,000 litres.
Chief Okoanadwo Afutu Dompreh II, Chief of Nsawam Adoagyiri, attended the event marking the transfer of the borehole to the Mmofra Nfadwene village in the Nsawam Adoagyiri Municipality.
He said: "This village has suffered from water shortages for years, therefore I am really appreciative to Voltic for this well. I will personally see to it that this priceless treasure is preserved.
Managing Director Flora Jika of Voltic, Group Public Affairs, Communications, and Sustainability Manager Tshidi Ramogase of CCBA, Public Affairs, Communications, and Sustainability Manager Worlasi Seddoh, and other members of the national management team all served as representatives for Voltic.
Jika expressed her gratitude to the neighbourhood for supporting the company.
Voltic (GH) Limited is a company that is firmly committed to helping communities who lack access to safe, high-quality drinking water. This is consistent with our dedication to SDG Goal 6, which calls for the availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation resources.
The AU Agenda 2063, which aims to build ecologically sustainable and climate-resilient businesses and people, is a cornerstone of South Africa's foreign policy. We also want to deepen the ties between Ghana and South Africa," said Janet Grace Mason, the South African High Commissioner, who was present at the ceremony.
A rural village of 3,200 people called Yahoman in the Amasaman Municipality raises okra, garden eggs, and corn. Up until now, the village has relied on a dam as its main supply of water, which also provides for the needs of cattle and other animals.
Augustine Nii Akrashie Sackey, the principal family head of Yahoman, stated: "I would want to convey my profound thanks to Voltic for their tremendous assistance to this community. Due of our reliance on the dam, which evaporates during the dry season, guinea worm infections and similar conditions formerly impacted the populace. However, as of right now, we will no longer be vulnerable to such conditions.
Water stewardship was a top priority for CCBA, according to Ramogase, because it is a key component of its goods.
For life, the environment, and the wellbeing of our communities, Ramogase said that reliable access to high-quality, clean water is necessary.
"The Coca-Cola Company and CCBA are pioneers in utilising water wisely in our operations and returning it to the environment. Through initiatives that minimise water usage in our operations, safeguard regional water supplies, and offer safe, clean drinking water to people in need, we continue to manage water resources.
We have an obligation to utilise water as sparingly and effectively as possible because we are a member of the largest beverage company in the world. While treating our wastewater to the highest standards, we are constantly exploring for innovative ways to minimise the amount of water we use in our operations.
"People need water to survive, therefore we fund regional water access projects that assist communities in need obtain safe, clean drinking water. This borehole is just one of many similar initiatives across our activities on the continent."