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January 5, 2017
“We estimate that under this administration we have lifted more than 7 million people out of water deprivation,” out going President, John Mahama has said.
According to him, the universal target for potable water coverage for all is targeted to be achieved by the year 2025, but Mr Mahama contended the vision of his administration was to achieve the target well in advance of the scheduled date, hence the effort by his government to increase investment made to the sector.
“Provision of boreholes, Small Town Water System and major Urban Water Treatment projects have significantly increased access to clean drinking water. Statistics at the end of 2015 show that in excess of 76% of both rural and urban residents have access to potable water,” Mr Mahama said while delivering his last State of the Nation Address Thursday, January 7, 2017.
According to him, areas that were traditionally water starved like Adenta, Teshie and others have adequate access to potable water courtesy his administration.
President John Mahama today presented his final State of the Nation Address (SONA) as he exits from power after a four-year tenure.
The address was in compliance of the dictates of Article 67 of the 1992 Constitution.
His final public address touched on the country’s achievements and challenges under his regime.