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The residents of Lanpur in the Central Gonja District of the Savannah Region are appealing to the government to urgently provide basic social amenities to improve their living conditions.
The farming community, with a population of about 500 people, plays a significant role in food production within the district. However, despite its contribution to the food basket, Lanpur lacks essential facilities such as access to clean drinking water, good roads, and a reliable telecommunication network.
Residents say they are compelled to share water with animals, including cattle and rodents, which freely access the community dam, the primary source of water for domestic use. The situation becomes even more dire during the dry season when the dam dries up completely, forcing residents to walk up to 10 kilometres to fetch water from nearby rivers.
The Headteacher of Lanpur D/A Primary School, Isaac Martins, lamented the negative impact of the water crisis on both health and education. According to him, the lack of clean water affects school attendance and academic performance. He also expressed concern about the absence of the School Feeding Programme in the school, noting that many pupils study on empty stomachs.
Madam Nima Musah, a nursing mother, appealed to authorities and benevolent organisations to support the community with the construction of a borehole. She further called for the inclusion of the school in the School Feeding Programme to help improve academic standards and encourage enrolment.
The Assembly Member for the Butei Electoral Area, Hon. Dawuni Kasim, acknowledged the numerous challenges facing Lanpur. He stated that the concerns of the community have been presented to the Central Gonja District Assembly, but no concrete action has yet been taken.
Adding his voice to the appeal, the Chief of Lanpur, Issahaku Nuhu Lemu, called for urgent improvements in road infrastructure and telecommunication services to make the community more accessible and conducive for residents and teachers posted to the area.
As the world marks the month of love, the people of Lanpur remain hopeful that philanthropists, non-governmental organisations, and government agencies will respond compassionately to their plight and provide the needed support.
Source: ghanawatchonline.com/Salifu Adam Jabu/0546062832
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