Stalled rural telephony project hinders development in Wawaso community

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Stalled rural telephony project hinders development in Wawaso community

The Ghana Rural Telephony and Digital Inclusion Project in Wawaso, situated in the District of the Region, has languished for nearly four years, leaving residents without vital communication infrastructure.

Initiated by the Ministry of Communication (MOC) and the Ghana Investment Fund for Electronic Communication (GIFEC) under the Universal Access to Basic Telephony project, the Wawaso project aimed to enhance connectivity in the rural community. However, despite the installation of a telephony tower and accompanying infrastructure, the lack of network connectivity has hindered its functionality, rendering residents unable to make or receive calls.

Speaking to the (GNA), Mr John Adzadza, a former Assemblyman for Wawaso Electoral Area, expressed frustration over the project's prolonged delay since its commencement in 2020. He lamented the adverse impact of the lack of connectivity on the community's access to vital information, highlighting its detrimental effect on development prospects.

Adzadza emphasized that the absence of a communication network not only hampers day-to-day activities but also discourages potential development partners from engaging with the community. Notably endowed with lucrative cash crops, including cocoa, cashews, and various fruits, Wawaso stands to benefit economically from improved connectivity.

In light of these challenges, Adzadza appealed to the MOC and GIFEC to expedite the project's completion, emphasizing the urgency of providing residents with reliable communication infrastructure.

Echoing Adzadza's sentiments, Mr Anthony Ahiable, the Assemblyman of Wawaso Electoral Area, underscored the difficulties faced by residents due to the lack of network connectivity. He described how individuals are forced to resort to climbing trees and anthills in search of signals, adversely impacting their ability to access timely information.

Ahiable, who also serves as a teacher, highlighted the detrimental effects of connectivity issues on education in the community. With students unable to conduct research or access online resources, academic performance suffers, exacerbating the broader impact of the stalled telephony project.

In conclusion, both Adzadza and Ahiable reiterated the urgent need for authorities to address the prolonged delay in completing the Wawaso telephony project, emphasizing its critical importance for the community's development and well-being.

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