By Jones Anlimah
Republic Bank (Ghana) PLC, Ho Branch, has rehabilitated the water supply system at the Schoonhoven Cured Lepers Village and donated a 3,000-litre water reservoir to help improve access to reliable water for residents.
The intervention, funded through personal financial contributions from staff of the bank, is aimed at addressing challenges associated with the dysfunctional water supply system at the community.
Speaking at the handover ceremony, the Ho Branch Manager of Republic Bank (Ghana) PLC, Irene Enyonam Quaye, said the initiative forms part of the bank’s commitment to supporting communities beyond its core banking activities.
She said the bank considers access to clean and reliable water a basic necessity that supports health, sanitation, comfort and the general well-being of communities.
Mrs. Quaye explained that Republic Bank (Ghana) PLC participates in an annual campaign of the World Savings and Retail Banking Institute (WSBI), which seeks to highlight the social contributions of its member institutions under the theme “Turning Local Actions into Global Impact.”
She said branches and departments of the bank are tasked to identify meaningful projects in the communities they serve, with such projects financed through staff members’ personal contributions.
“When we learned about the challenges posed by the dysfunctional water supply system at the Schoonhoven Cured Lepers Village, we saw an opportunity to contribute to a lasting solution that would directly improve the daily lives of the residents,” she said.
Mrs Quaye said the bank was proud to have rehabilitated the water supply system and provided the 3,000-litre reservoir to help ensure a more reliable and sustainable water supply for the community.
She expressed the hope that the intervention would ease the burden of water shortages and contribute to a healthier and more comfortable environment for residents.
The Ho Branch Manager further urged the management and residents of the village to take collective responsibility for maintaining and preserving the facility to ensure that it continues to serve the community for many years.
She said the intervention reflected Republic Bank’s commitment to corporate social responsibility and sustainable community development.
Mrs Quaye also expressed appreciation to the technicians, community leaders, stakeholders and staff members whose support and dedication contributed to the successful completion of the project.
She assured the residents that Republic Bank would continue to explore opportunities to support initiatives that empower communities, improve lives and contribute to sustainable development.
The rehabilitated water supply system and the 3,000-litre reservoir were subsequently handed over to the management and residents of the Schoonhoven Cured Lepers Village.
A resident in the village, Christine Dekator expressed appreciation to Republic Bank (Ghana) PLC for the intervention, describing the rehabilitation of the water system and donation of the reservoir as a significant relief to the community.
She said the gesture demonstrated that the residents of the Schoonhoven Cured Lepers Village had not been forgotten, adding that the improved water supply would contribute significantly to their daily lives and well-being.
Ms Dekator thanked the management and staff of Republic Bank, particularly the Ho Branch, for choosing to support the community and for responding to a need that directly affects the welfare of residents.
She appealed to the residents to take good care of the rehabilitated facility and water reservoir to ensure that the investment continues to benefit the community for a long time.
She said the residents were grateful for the gesture and hoped it would encourage other organisations and individuals to support initiatives that improve the living conditions of vulnerable communities.
The intervention is expected to provide residents with improved access to water and help reduce the challenges associated with the previous breakdown of the water supply system.
