The Bawku Area of The Church of Pentecost, on April 3, 2026, commissioned and handed over a mechanized borehole to the Nintabugsuk community in the Tempane District of the Upper East Region.
The intervention forms part of the Church’s Vision 2028 agenda, which prioritises social transformation and community development.
The dedication ceremony was attended by the Area Head, Pastor Michael Akwasi Asante, and his wife, Mrs. Selina Asante; the District Chief Executive for Tempane, Hon. Joseph Mbilla Ayaaba; ministers and their spouses within the Garu Zone, led by Pastor Elijah Aduako Adufo; as well as community leaders.
Addressing the gathering, Pastor Michael Akwasi Asante expressed appreciation to the DCE for his support and emphasised the importance of water as a basic human necessity. He noted that the Church’s intervention was aimed at improving access to potable water for the community.
Drawing from John 6:5, he highlighted Jesus Christ’s concern for the holistic well-being of people, stressing that the Church remains committed to meeting both the spiritual and physical needs of society. He also urged the community to maintain the facility to ensure its sustainability.
Providing a background to the project, the Tempane District Minister, Overseer Simon Eli Kofi Lavoe, disclosed that the borehole was fully sponsored by Mr. Kwame Brefo Gyawu of Asokwa PIWC, following consultations with the community leadership. Construction began in February 2025 and was completed in March 2026.
In his remarks, Hon. Ayaaba commended the Church for its continuous contribution to national development, describing the project as timely and impactful. He noted that the initiative complements government efforts in providing potable water in the district and urged the community to take good care of the facility.
The ceremony concluded with the unveiling of a plaque by Mrs. Selina Asante, after which the borehole was dedicated to God and officially handed over to the community.
