Daily life in Abotareye is increasingly strained as residents grapple with limited access to clean water and deteriorating school infrastructure—challenges that are taking a toll on productivity, education, and overall well-being.
Women and girls bear the brunt of the water crisis, often waking before dawn to join long queues in search of potable water. The time spent on this daily task is affecting household productivity and disrupting school routines, with many children arriving late to class.
At the local Abotareye M/A Basic School, the situation is equally troubling. Weak and inadequate classroom structures have made teaching and learning difficult, particularly during rainfall, when lessons are frequently cut short due to safety concerns.
The community’s concerns were presented during a meeting with the Municipal Chief Executive, Joseph Awal Antwi, where residents called for urgent government and stakeholder intervention.
In response, Mr. Antwi acknowledged the challenges but explained that efforts to provide boreholes have been hindered by land access issues, partly linked to home burial practices within the community. Despite this, he assured residents that new classroom projects are in the pipeline, with Abotareye expected to benefit.
For many residents, however, the assurances offer little immediate relief, as the struggle for safe water and conducive learning environments continues to define daily life in the community.
