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Republic Bank brings water relief to Volta schools with solar-powered water projects
May 12, 2026
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Republic Bank brings water relief to Volta schools with solar-powered water projects

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Key Points

  • Republic Bank (Ghana) PLC has commissioned two mechanised electric and solar-powered borehole systems at Adidome and Taviefe Senior High Schools in the Volta Region.
  • This Corporate Social Responsibility initiative, 'Power to Make a Difference,' aims to address years of severe water scarcity faced by students and staff.
  • The projects were lauded by the Volta Regional Minister, traditional leaders, and school officials for significantly improving student welfare, dignity, and learning conditions.
  • The Volta Regional Minister, James Gunu, emphasized the project's alignment with Ghana's efforts to achieve Sustainable Development Goal 6 (clean water and sanitation) and highlighted the region's immense need for over 900 additional boreholes.
  • Republic Bank's Managing Director, Dr. Benjamin Dzoboku, stated the bank's commitment to UN SDGs, education, and community development, measuring success beyond just financial performance.

Why This Matters

This initiative is profoundly significant for Ghana as it directly tackles critical infrastructure deficits in water and sanitation, which are fundamental for public health and educational advancement. It showcases how private sector CSR can effectively supplement government efforts to achieve national development objectives like SDG 6, thereby fostering improved living and learning conditions for future generations across the country.

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