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The Australian Government is spending GH¢ 45,000 towards the installation of solar energy systems in 20 selected off-grid rural communities in Brong-Ahafo Region.
The project is funded under the Australian Small Activities Scheme (SAS) and administered by the Australian Agency for Development (AUS AID).
Mr. William Billy Williams, Australian High Commissioner in Ghana, who inaugurated the projects at Zambrama in Pru District, stressed the need to strengthen the friendship between Australia and Ghana.
He said the objectives behind the provision of the solar energy facilities, are to meet the basic humanitarian needs of the people, and also enhance accelerated economic and social development.
Mr. Williams disclosed that the projects are being supervised by the Deng Solar Training and Renewable Energy Service Centre at Asekye-Kruse in the Nkoranza North District and that the management will install the facilities at the various centres.
He gave the assurance that the Australian government will not relent in its efforts to offer the necessary support to people in deprived areas in Ghana.
Mr. Maswud Mohammed, Pru District Chief Executive, commended the High Commissioner for helping to alleviate the plight of the people in rural communities.
He said the installation of the facilities is timely as a number of communities in the district lack electricity.
Mr. Mohammed said because the district is new, it lacks a number of development projects, and called on the Australian High Commissioner to assist the people with the construction of school blocks for the two basic schools in the area.
Mr. Arthur Manu, Managing Director of Deng Solar Training and Renewable Energy Center, said five centres have been created in Pru District, namely Zambrama which have two, Benim, Dama Nkwanta and Senyase.
He said the other centres are located in the Kintampo North Municipality, Kintampo South District, Atebubu/Amantin as well as Nkoranza South and Dormaa West Districts.
Mr. Manu thanked the Australian Government for arranging such facilities, which he said will create jobs for the youth.
Source: GNAThe Australian Government is spending GH¢ 45,000 towards the installation of solar energy systems in 20 selected off-grid rural communities in Brong-Ahafo Region.
The project is funded under the Australian Small Activities Scheme (SAS) and administered by the Australian Agency for Development (AUS AID).
Mr. William Billy Williams, Australian High Commissioner in Ghana, who inaugurated the projects at Zambrama in Pru District, stressed the need to strengthen the friendship between Australia and Ghana.
He said the objectives behind the provision of the solar energy facilities, are to meet the basic humanitarian needs of the people, and also enhance accelerated economic and social development.
Mr. Williams disclosed that the projects are being supervised by the Deng Solar Training and Renewable Energy Service Centre at Asekye-Kruse in the Nkoranza North District and that the management will install the facilities at the various centres.
He gave the assurance that the Australian government will not relent in its efforts to offer the necessary support to people in deprived areas in Ghana.
Mr. Maswud Mohammed, Pru District Chief Executive, commended the High Commissioner for helping to alleviate the plight of the people in rural communities.
He said the installation of the facilities is timely as a number of communities in the district lack electricity.
Mr. Mohammed said because the district is new, it lacks a number of development projects, and called on the Australian High Commissioner to assist the people with the construction of school blocks for the two basic schools in the area.
Mr. Arthur Manu, Managing Director of Deng Solar Training and Renewable Energy Center, said five centres have been created in Pru District, namely Zambrama which have two, Benim, Dama Nkwanta and Senyase.
He said the other centres are located in the Kintampo North Municipality, Kintampo South District, Atebubu/Amantin as well as Nkoranza South and Dormaa West Districts.
Mr. Manu thanked the Australian Government for arranging such facilities, which he said will create jobs for the youth.
Credit: GNA
Source: http://www.ghana.gov.gh
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