For years, residents of North Dayi have endured unsafe nights, frequent accidents, and heightened fear of crime due to poor street lighting across their towns and villages. Now, a new initiative promises to change that reality.
Madam Joycelyn Quashie, Member of Parliament for North Dayi, has launched the “Let There Be Light Project”—a constituency-wide electrification drive aimed at brightening every dark corner and making communities safer.
Running from September 1 to December 1, 2025, the project will install streetlights on major roads, inner paths, and village streets that have long remained in darkness.
“Darkness should never be a threat to safety. By bringing light to every corner of North Dayi, we are reducing fear, preventing crime, and making our communities safer,” Hon. Quashie told the Ghana News Agency.
Local residents say the project could be a turning point. “For years, we have had to live in fear at night because of darkness, but this project gives us new hope,” a resident of Anfoega said.
Community leaders also welcomed the initiative, calling it “practical leadership” that directly responds to everyday challenges.
Beyond security, the MP noted that lighting would encourage more social and economic activity after sunset, especially during the festive season when movement and gatherings peak. “Visibility brings safety, and safety brings peace,” she added.
The project forms part of Madam Quashie’s broader development agenda, which prioritizes safety, community well-being, and inclusive growth. She urged residents to help preserve the streetlights once installed, describing them as a “collective asset.”
“Lighting up North Dayi is not just about electricity—it is about lighting up hope,” she stressed.
By the end of 2025, North Dayi’s nights are expected to look very different: brighter, safer, and filled with renewed community confidence.
