Water pollution is becoming a bigger problem, and the Ministry of Works, Housing, and Water Resources has asked for increased stakeholder participation.
During a discussion on the topic of “Sustainable Water Management in Ghana,” which was held on March 22 in commemoration of 2025 World Water Day, this call was made.
The Center of Excellence in Public Utility Regulations and the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) convened the discussion, which brought together policymakers and professionals to talk about how to protect Ghana’s water resources.
Deputy Minister Gizella Tetteh-Agbotui spoke on behalf of the Minister, emphasizing the necessity of more stringent laws to safeguard rivers against garbage disposal, pollution, and illicit mining.
In order to avert a possible water crisis, the Minister underlined that companies, industry, and local communities must be held responsible for their environmental impact.
In his speech, GIMPA Rector Prof. Samuel K. Bonsu urged authorities to take aggressive measures and enforce current laws in order to protect the nation’s natural resources, especially its water bodies.
He pointed out that maintaining long-term environmental health and public safety depends on sustainable water management.
The occasion emphasized how urgently communities, private sector players, and government organizations must work together to combat water pollution and advance ethical behaviors that safeguard Ghana’s rivers and water supplies.
Source: newsthemegh.com