Nana Awuah “Oluman” Builds Women’s Toilet Facility to End Open Defecation in Tepa-Kyekyewere
In a remarkable display of community leadership and compassion, a respected philanthropist, Nana Awuah—popularly known as Oluman—has constructed a dedicated toilet facility for women in Tepa-Kyekyewere, a rural community in the Ahafo Ano North Municipality of the Ashanti Region.
The initiative, which was officially commissioned over the weekend, comes in response to years of poor sanitation conditions in the area. Until now, residents of Kyekyewere—particularly women and girls—have had no access to a proper public toilet. This longstanding gap in infrastructure had forced many to practice open defecation, putting their health, privacy, and dignity at serious risk.
Deeply moved by the plight of the women in the community, Nana Awuah decided to take action on his own. With no government funding or external support, he committed personal resources to the construction of a clean, safe, and accessible toilet facility exclusively for female use.
Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, Nana Awuah explained the motivation behind his decision. “The women here deserve better. It’s not right for our mothers and sisters to be exposed like this. That is why I took it upon myself to build this toilet for them,” he stated.
The facility, designed with local needs in mind, includes modern sanitation systems that ensure cleanliness and privacy. It also features hand-washing stations to promote hygiene among users.
The project has been widely praised by residents and local leaders, including the Assembly Member for the Kyekyewere Electoral Area, Hon. Ali Osman.
He described the initiative as a “timely and life-changing intervention” and commended Nana Awuah for his generosity and foresight. “This is a step in the right direction, but we need more support,” Hon. Osman said. “I appeal to the Ahafo Ano North Municipal Assembly and the Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, to come to our aid and help us complete a full public toilet project for the community that will serve both males and females.”
The Assembly Member stressed that while the women’s facility solves a critical problem, the broader sanitation needs of the community remain unresolved. He called on government agencies and other benevolent individuals to emulate Nana Awuah’s example by supporting larger sanitation projects in the area.
Women in the community could not hide their excitement as they toured the facility for the first time. Many described it as a dream come true and expressed deep appreciation to Nana Awuah for restoring their dignity and ensuring their safety. “Now we have a place to go without shame or fear. God bless Oluman for thinking about us,” one elderly woman remarked.
Health professionals in the municipality also welcomed the development, saying it would help reduce the risk of sanitation-related diseases such as cholera, typhoid, and diarrhea, especially among women and children.
As the new facility begins serving the women of Kyekyewere, it stands not only as a structure of brick and mortar, but also as a symbol of what one individual can do to change lives. Nana Awuah’s act of kindness is expected to spark further efforts toward addressing critical infrastructure needs in rural communities across the region.
Story filed by: Abrantepa Kizaro
