The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, has asserted that the reconstruction of Appiatse demonstrates the government’s commitment to fulfilling its pledges.
On Thursday, Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia inaugurated over 120 completed housing units for occupancy at Appiatse, a community located between Bogoso and Bawdie in the Prestea Huni-Valley Municipality of the Western Region.
In January 2022, a catastrophic incident occurred when a vehicle carrying about 10 tonnes of mining explosives to the Chirano Mines collided with a motorcycle, resulting in the detonation of the explosives and the destruction of the community.
Promptly responding to this tragic event, the government initiated the reconstruction process, leading to the completion of 124 housing units and auxiliary facilities for the survivors.
The newly constructed structures range from one-bedroom to seven-bedroom units and are equipped with enhanced amenities, including a market, six-unit classroom and kindergarten blocks, internal roads, water and electricity supply, a drainage system, and a water storage system.
During the commissioning ceremony on Thursday, May 2, Mr. Jinapor emphasized that the reconstruction serves as evidence that the government honors its commitments.
“If anybody thought that governments do not keep their promises, the Vice President made a promise to the people of Appiatse and this is a promise made, a promise kept.”
“And if anybody thought that governments cannot deliver, President Akufo-Addo and Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia’s government has demonstrated that there is a government here in Ghana which is delivering, which will deliver and which will forever deliver for the people of Ghana, the people of Prestrea Huni Valley and the people of Appiatse,” he stated.