Simon Aworigo plans 12 new Navrongo boreholes

Water woes get a major pushback with a dozen new boreholes on the way.

Borehole project in Kassena-Nankana

• MP Simon Aworigo plans 12 new boreholes across the municipality.
• Two boreholes dedicated specifically to the Pungu area.
• Engineers are scheduled to start drilling work soon.
• The initiative aims to ease long daily water trips for locals.

Community impact and challenges

• Residents, especially women and children, face severe shortages.
• Dry season worsens water scarcity across many communities.
• Project expected to significantly reduce daily water collection burden.
• Clean drinking water access is highlighted as a major constituency concern.

Education and social advocacy

• Aworigo promoted girl-child education during the 2026 Peace and Development Festival.
• Urged young girls to prioritise schooling for future opportunities.
• Called on parents to support equal educational access for daughters.
• The festival also focused on early child marriage prevention initiatives.

Broader development agenda

• Borehole project aligns with overall constituency improvement plans.
• Traditional authorities and partners engaged in social development discussions.
• Initiative reflects MP’s commitment to sustainable local progress.
• Policies target both water access and empowerment through education.