After Decades of Silence, Amantin Hears the Call of Connection

That chapter of hardship, however, is finally closing, as the first steps are taken to erect a 60-meter telecommunications tower that will bring the modern world to their doorstep.

The air in Amantin is now thick with anticipation, a palpable excitement that has replaced decades of frustration. For years, residents had to travel long distances to nearby towns, their lives and businesses put on hold, just to access a network signal to receive a call from a loved one or conduct essential business.

"This is a very great day for us," declared Issah Salifu Taylor, the Member of Parliament for Tarkwa Nsuaem, whose efforts have been pivotal in the project. His sentiment was echoed by the elated chiefs and people of the area, who gathered in a vibrant display of community hope.

The project is being undertaken by Bama and Technologies Limited, a telecom infrastructure company. Brian, a representative from the company, outlined the scope of the transformative project. "We are building a 60-metre tower that's supposed to serve the Amantin township and then the other settlements around it," he explained. "It can travel about seven to ten kilometres in radio circumference, and we hope that people will be able to use voice, data, and in some cases, maybe video where necessary."

The entire project, valued at approximately $70,000, received a significant boost from MP Issah Salifu Taylor, who provided counterpart funding. He described handing over an initial deposit of 200,000 cedis to the local chiefs, a symbolic act that cemented the promise made.

"For me, I think if I can do it, I'll tell you. If I cannot do it, I will tell you," Taylor stated, distancing himself from what he called empty political promises. "I want to distance myself from all those lies... Today, we decided to fulfil some of these promises."

He recounted the scene at the chief’s palace, where the entire village waited with visible excitement. "They were so excited," he said, a testament to the profound need being addressed.

With materials being mobilized, the contractor has promised a swift timeline. Civil works on the tower are set to begin next week, to have the network fully operational within the next three months, by the close of the year.

The connection will not only serve Amantin but will also link to the nearby community of Bonsawire, creating a web of connectivity that promises to redefine daily life, education, and commerce in the area. For the people of Amantin, the long wait in the silent shadows is nearly over, soon to be replaced by the ring of a phone and the boundless opportunities of a connected world.

Source: Nana Esi Brew Monney

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