By Zobia Zulfqar 
Rev Martin Amenaki, the Municipal Chief Executive for Ketu North, has secured support for the construction of a new 20 seater public toilet at Zongo Junction following the demolition of the old facility to make way for an ongoing road expansion project.
The old public toilet was pulled down as part of the Dualization of the Dzodze Township Road project because it stood within the road reservation. Its demolition left residents without a public sanitation facility, creating concerns about hygiene and public health in the area.
Speaking during a visit to the construction site, Rev Amenaki explained that the demolished structure had been the only public toilet serving residents and traders in the community. He said replacing it quickly had become a priority to prevent sanitation problems and improve living conditions.
According to the Municipal Chief Executive, the Assembly Member for the area approached him after the demolition and appealed for immediate support to provide another public toilet for the growing community.
He said the Assembly carefully considered the request and agreed that the project was necessary because many residents depended on the facility every day.
Rev Amenaki explained that although the Ketu North Municipal Assembly recognised the urgency of the project, it did not have enough funds to finance the entire construction on its own. As a result, the Assembly decided to seek assistance from external partners.
He said the Assembly approached NAG Fairmount Construction Limited, the contractor responsible for the township road project, and appealed for support as part of the company’s corporate social responsibility programme.
The contractor responded positively by donating GH₵100,000 toward the construction of the new public toilet. Rev Amenaki described the contribution as a significant step that would help the community begin work on the much needed facility.
He disclosed that the funds were immediately handed over to the Assembly Member and community leaders to purchase building materials and start construction without delay.
However, he explained that the amount received would not be enough to complete the entire project. He therefore made another appeal to the contractor for additional support, particularly the use of heavy equipment to prepare the construction site.
According to the MCE, the contractor agreed to provide earth moving equipment to clear the land and excavate the foundation. He said this assistance would reduce construction costs and speed up the building process.
Rev Amenaki also praised residents for agreeing to contribute communal labour toward the project. He said community members had shown great commitment by volunteering their time and effort to support construction activities.
He noted that the combination of financial assistance from the contractor and labour from residents demonstrates what can be achieved when local communities, government and private companies work together toward a common goal.
The Municipal Chief Executive stressed that access to proper sanitation remains an important part of community development. He said public toilet facilities play a major role in protecting public health, especially in busy areas where many people gather each day.
He explained that without an adequate replacement facility, residents could be forced to practise open defecation or use unsafe alternatives, creating environmental and health risks for the entire community.
Rev Amenaki added that the Assembly remains committed to improving sanitation infrastructure across the municipality and will continue working with development partners whenever additional support is needed.
He encouraged businesses operating within the municipality to support community projects through their corporate social responsibility programmes, saying such partnerships help improve the quality of life for residents.
Residents who welcomed the initiative expressed appreciation for the quick response from the Municipal Chief Executive and the Assembly. They said the demolition of the old facility had created serious inconvenience and that the construction of a replacement toilet would restore an essential public service.
Community leaders also thanked NAG Fairmount Construction Limited for responding to the Assembly’s appeal and contributing toward the project. They expressed hope that additional support would be secured to complete the facility on schedule.
Construction work is expected to continue as materials are delivered and foundation works progress. Once completed, the new 20 seater public toilet will provide improved sanitation services for residents, traders and visitors who use the Zongo Junction area daily.
The project is expected to reduce sanitation challenges, improve public hygiene and support the broader development goals of the Ketu North Municipality while ensuring that residents continue to have access to essential public facilities despite the ongoing road expansion project.
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