By Jesse Ampah Owusu/Eugenia Otenwaa
Accra, Mar. 21, GNA – Madam Gizella Tetteh-Agbotui, Deputy Minister of Works, Housing and Water Resources, has called on all Ghanaians to join government and stakeholders to safeguard Ghana’s water resources.
She said the conservation of water resources was not the responsibility of just a few people but all citizens since water was a common resource.
Madam Tetteh-Agbotui made these remarks at the 2025 World Water Day Celebration in Accra organised by the Ministry together with the Ghana Water Limited and the Water Resources Commission.
The event held on the theme, “Water Conservation, Let’s Make It Our Way of Life” brought together stakeholders in the water sector to address issues centred on water conservation.
Madam Tetteh-Agbotui said this year’s theme should serve as a wake-up call and inspiration for all to intensify their commitment and awareness at reversing the deterioration of the country’s water bodies.
“Ghana’s policy response to conserve and safeguard our water resources for everyone and every sector of the economy is that of a shared responsibility of us all.”
“We should always bear in mind that we all as individuals have a crucial role in saving our water bodies, just like the popular saying, water source is made up of millions of tiny drops. Let us endeavour to make our efforts count,” she added.
Mr Adam Mutawakilu, Managing Director of Ghana Water Limited, called for investments in innovation solutions, equitable distribution systems, and sustainable infrastructure to guarantee that every Ghanaian, regardless of their location or economic status, had access to clean and safe water.
“As we mark World Water Day 2025, let us reaffirm our commitment to water conservation and equitable access, ensuring that no one is left behind in our pursuit of a secure future,” he said.
Mr Mutawakilu said they were working to increase their potential capacity through the acquisition of new water treatment plants and upgrading existing facilities, by investing in modern technologies such as smart metres, leak detection, and pipeline rehabilitation to reduce water loss and improve efficiency.
He added that they were collaborating with the regulatory bodies and government agencies to enforce strict laws against illegal mining and industrial waste disposal into water bodies.
Dr. Bob Alfa, Acting Executive Secretary of the Water Resources Commission, said the public needed to know that water was not an infinite resource, saying, the future of Ghana’s water resources depends on the actions taken collectively.
“Our challenge is not only to conserve the remaining water resources but to restore the polluted water bodies to ensure equitable access for all,” he added.
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