Concerns have been raised by residents of Lawoshime, Hagodzi, Mamime, and Songbe, farming communities located in the Keta Municipality of the Volta region. They are appealing for assistance in constructing bridges over the river that connects these areas to facilitate easy movement. Of particular concern is the daily risk faced by students who swim across the river in order to attend school.

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The Assistant Headteacher at Lawoshime M/A basic school, Mr. Michael Keku, expressed alarm over the situation, noting that many students have been affected by waterborne diseases due to frequent crossings. This perilous situation has even prevented some younger children from attending school altogether.

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The residents are urging individuals, philanthropists, and the government to collaborate in building bridges to ensure safe and convenient movement in the area. Mr. Kelu, while acknowledging the support provided by the Ghana National Association of Teachers and Coalition of Concern Teachers, highlighted the pressing need for bridges. Mr.

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Alex Ehia, the Assembly Member for the area, emphasized the lack of crucial developmental projects, including proper roads, a health center, and school infrastructure.“The only health centre and the Six-Unit classroom block under construction in 2020 have since been left to rot,” he stated.

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 Mr Ehia said pregnant women, sick children and other residents suffered always in accessing quality healthcare due to the unavailability of a health facility and poor roads in the area. He said the situation, if addressed, would curb the numerous challenges facing the area and urged the government to help solve their issues. 

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