By Jones Anlimah
The Republic Bank (Ghana) has cut sod for the construction of a fully mechanised water facility for the Taviefe Senior High School in the Ho Municipality of the Volta Region. The initiative forms part of the Bank’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme to support sustainable community development and improve access to potable water in educational institutions.
The project, which is expected to be completed within four months, will deliver a fully functional mechanised borehole system connected to both the national grid and solar power, capable of producing about 10,000 litres of water daily. The system will include overhead storage tanks, a pump house, automated controls, and multiple fetching points for students.
The service providers explained that the system will be fully automated, reducing the need for manual operation and ensuring consistent water flow. The facility will also be fenced to enhance safety, with external fetching units accessible to the school community. Caretakers, drawn from both staff and students, will be trained to manage the system, while Republic Bank and its partners will provide after-sales maintenance and monitoring for one year after commissioning.
Speaking at the ceremony, the Managing Director of Republic Bank (Ghana), Dr. Benjamin Dzoboku, said the initiative is in line with the Bank’s commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly Clean Water and Sanitation, Quality Education, Good Health, and Climate Action.
“We are not just here to drill a borehole, but to transform lives,” he said. “As we turn the soil this morning, we are turning water scarcity into abundance and challenges into opportunities.”
Dr. Dzoboku explained that Republic Bank Ghana, a subsidiary of Republic Financial Holdings Limited of Trinidad and Tobago, continues to invest in projects that improve lives in local communities.
The Volta Regional Minister, Hon. James Gunu, commended Republic Bank for the initiative, describing it as a timely intervention that addresses one of the region’s pressing water scarcity challenges.
“When I assumed office, one of the major challenges we identified was water scarcity,” he said. “Through this partnership, Taviefe Senior High School’s water challenge will be resolved within four months, or even less. On behalf of President John Dramani Mahama and the Volta Regional Coordinating Council, we say a very big thank you to Republic Bank.”
The Ho Branch Manager of Republic Bank, Mrs. Irene Nyonyo, also reaffirmed the Bank’s dedication to community development.
“Today’s event reflects Republic Bank’s enduring commitment to supporting social development across Ghana,” she said. “Sustainable progress is best achieved when institutions partner with communities to address real needs and create lasting value.”
The Headmaster of Taviefe Senior High School, Mr. Sadrack Abiwu, thanked Republic Bank for the gesture, noting that the project would bring great relief to the school. He, however, appealed for additional support in the form of furniture for students to enhance teaching and learning.
“We are deeply grateful for this intervention. Our next urgent need is furniture to accommodate our growing student numbers,” he said.
The mechanised water system, when completed, will provide a reliable and safe water supply for the students and staff of Taviefe Senior High School, improving hygiene, supporting academic focus, and enhancing overall wellbeing.
The ground-breaking ceremony was attended by the Member of Parliament for Ho Central, municipal officials, traditional leaders, Republic Bank executives, staff, and students of the school.
