Over the past five years, The Church of Pentecost (COP) has constructed 239 water facilities in rural communities across Ghana—bringing clean drinking water to more than 110,000 individuals who previously had to travel long distances to access this basic necessity.
This milestone was announced by the Chairman of the Church, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, during the 2024 State of the Church Address (SOCA 2024), delivered at the 47th General Council Meeting on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. The event was held at the Pentecost Convention Centre (PCC) in Gomoa Fetteh, near Kasoa.
Apostle Nyamekye noted that the Church’s social intervention agency, Pentecost Social Services (PENTSOS), has intensified efforts to improve access to safe water, contributing significantly to Sustainable Development Goal 6 (SDG 6), which seeks to ensure universal access to clean water and sanitation.
“In the past year alone, 35 boreholes were drilled—34 of them mechanised and one equipped with a hand pump,” he stated. “This brings the total number of water facilities provided between 2019 and 2024 to 239, directly benefiting over 110,000 people in underserved communities.”
According to the Ghana Statistical Service’s 2022 Demographic and Health Survey, 84% of the household population in Ghana has access to at least basic drinking water services. However, this access is unevenly distributed, with urban areas at 95% and rural areas at 72%. Thus, the Church’s initiative of providing water facilities plays an instrumental role in bridging the gap in water accessibility, particularly in rural regions.
In addition to these water projects, Apostle Nyamekye highlighted several healthcare infrastructure developments completed during the year. These included the operationalisation of the Abesewa Clinic in the Abuakwa Area and the donation of a fully equipped CHPS compound to the Ghana Health Service by PIWC Graceland in the Teshie-Nungua Area, which is serving the Ayetsekope community.
“It is also gratifying to note that the newly constructed Pentecost Clinic at Teshie Praso has been officially registered under the Christian Health Association of Ghana (CHAG) and is now fully operational,” he added.
The Chairman further revealed that new healthcare facilities are under construction in Ohene Nkwanta (Konongo Area), Kumbangre (Bolga Area), and Asuadei (Abuakwa Area). Feasibility studies are also underway for clinics at Dwarf Island (Afram Plains Area), Pesator (Effiduase Area), and Dawusasu (Ashanti Bekwai Area). A specialist hospital is currently being constructed in Accra, aimed at setting new benchmarks in healthcare delivery.
In total, The Church of Pentecost invested GHS 10,729,795.98 in 2024 to support the healthcare needs of its members at various levels.
The Church also spent GHS 17,186,903.75 on educational sponsorships to support members across all levels of learning.
According to Apostle Nyamekye, this investment was made possible through the combined contributions of the Church’s Districts, Areas, Ministries, and the Headquarters.
At the Headquarters level, GHS 957,535.66 was allocated under the Pentecost Education Scholarship Scheme (PESS) to offer full scholarships—covering tuition and accommodation—for tertiary students studying outside Pentecost University.
In addition, GHS 1,810,813.40 was used to support members enrolled in apprenticeship training programmes, helping them acquire valuable skills for sustainable livelihoods.
Through these far-reaching social interventions, The Church of Pentecost continues to demonstrate its holistic commitment to transforming lives—physically, spiritually, and socially—across Ghana and beyond.
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