The Member of Parliament for Navrongo Central, Simon Aworigo, has announced plans to drill 12 new boreholes across the Kassena-Nankana Municipality to improve access to clean and safe drinking water.
The announcement was made during the 2026 Annual Peace and Development Festival of Navro-Pungu, held on April 5 under the theme “Preventing Early Child Marriage and Promoting Girl-Child Education in the Navro-Pungu Traditional Area.”
Addressing participants, Mr. Aworigo said access to potable water remains a major challenge for many communities within the constituency.
“On the issue of access to clean water, we are set to begin the drilling of 12 new boreholes across the constituency, two of which are dedicated specifically to the Pungu area. Engineers will soon be on site to begin work,” he said.
The initiative is expected to ease the burden on residents, particularly women and children, who often travel long distances in search of water. Communities in the municipality have long struggled with inadequate water infrastructure, especially during the dry season.
Beyond water access, the MP used the platform to advocate for girl-child education, encouraging young girls in the Navro-Pungu Traditional Area to see education as a tool for shaping their future.
He pledged his commitment to supporting initiatives that enhance educational opportunities for girls and called on parents and guardians to prioritise the education of their daughters.
“We must give equal attention to the girl-child. Education is the foundation for development and empowerment,” he said.
The festival, which brought together traditional leaders, community members, and development stakeholders, also served as a platform to address key social issues, particularly early child marriage and access to education.
The borehole project forms part of broader efforts by the MP to improve living conditions and promote sustainable development in the constituency.
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