Residents of Namberi Demand Basic Infrastructure to Improve Livelihoods

Residents of Namberi in the Guo Electoral Area of the Wa West District have appealed to the government and other development partners to address critical infrastructure deficits they say continue to hinder development and worsen living conditions in the community.

In separate interviews with Kangyiri Radio 99.1 FM, residents identified the lack of a bridge across a river, inadequate access to potable water, and the absence of electricity as some of the major challenges confronting the community.

Speaking to the station, Alhassan Yendaw described the river linking Namberi to the district capital, Wa, as the community’s most pressing concern.

According to him, the river becomes a major obstacle to movement, making it difficult for residents to travel for trade, healthcare, education and other essential services.

“Our major problem in the community is the river that links us to the district capital, Wa. We will be very pleased if it can be constructed to ease movement in the area,” he appealed.

Another resident, Mwine Ernest, highlighted the community’s struggle to access safe drinking water, explaining that efforts to provide boreholes have been hampered by geological challenges.

He said it has been difficult to identify suitable locations for drilling boreholes, forcing many residents to continue relying on unsafe or unreliable water sources.

Mr. Ernest also drew attention to the challenges facing the local school, noting that the lack of electricity is affecting the teaching and learning of Information and Communication Technology (ICT).

He further disclosed that the primary school does not have a kitchen for the implementation of the School Feeding Programme, creating additional difficulties in the preparation of meals for pupils.

“Teachers in the community are complaining about the lack of electricity in the school to enhance ICT learning. The primary school also has no kitchen to support the school feeding programme,” he said.

A third resident, Osman Abdullah, echoed the calls for improved water supply and better transport infrastructure.

He appealed for piped water to be extended to households in the community, saying it would significantly reduce the hardships residents face in accessing water.

Mr. Abdullah also reiterated the need for a bridge across the river, stressing that the crossing continues to restrict movement, particularly during the rainy season.

“Our suffering will be minimized if water is connected to our homes. We also cannot move across the area because of the river,” he said.

The residents expressed hope that the government, the Wa West District Assembly and development partners would prioritise their concerns by constructing a bridge across the river, expanding access to potable water, extending electricity to the community and improving educational infrastructure.

They believe these interventions would improve access to essential services, promote economic activities and enhance the overall quality of life for the people of Namberi.