The National Lottery Authority (NLA) has spearheaded the construction and completion of an ultra-modern water-closet toilet facility project for the Odumase Community in the Sunyani West Municipality. The initiative, championed by Madam Amma Fimpomaa, a defeated parliamentary aspirant for Sunyani West and National Coordinator of the Good Causes Foundation of the NLA, aims to promote proper sanitation practices and prevent the outbreak of diseases in the area.
At the inauguration ceremony to hand over the project to the community, Madam Fimpomaa emphasized the importance of maintaining good sanitation practices to prevent environmental health problems and outbreaks of infectious diseases. She highlighted the role of the new facility in curbing open defecation, a common practice that contributes to diseases like cholera.
Madam Fimpomaa underscored the Foundation's commitment to corporate social responsibility, citing the NLA's objective of giving back to Ghanaians as the driving force behind its philanthropic activities. She announced that the NLA had previously constructed and inaugurated over 16 toilet facilities, provided boreholes to selected communities, and supported vulnerable groups such as widows and the physically challenged.
While commending the NLA for its support, Mr. Evans Kusi-Boadum, the Sunyani West Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), urged residents to maintain the facility for its long-lasting use. He emphasized the importance of community involvement in preserving the infrastructure for future generations.
In conclusion, the project funded by the NLA serves as a testament to the Authority's commitment to promoting public health and improving living conditions in communities across Ghana.