Adam Mutawakilu is the Managing Director for Ghana Water Company
Ghana Water Limited (GWL) has assured residents of Anfoega and nearby communities that efforts are underway to restore steady and reliable water supply after months of persistent shortages.
The assurance was given when the Managing Director of GWL, Adam Mutawakilu, led a team of senior officials to pay a courtesy call on the Paramount Chief of Anfoega Akukome, Togbe Tepre Hodo IV, as part of moves to engage local leadership and understand the situation on the ground.
The visit, according to GWL, was to “listen directly to the people,” assess the crisis firsthand and address operational challenges affecting water production and distribution within the Kpando area.
Welcoming the delegation, Togbe Tepre Hodo IV expressed relief that the company had finally responded after several failed attempts to get the attention of management.
“For a long time, we have tried to engage Ghana Water, but it hasn’t been easy,” the Paramount Chief said.
He added, “Our people have suffered. Some have no option but to depend on unsafe sources, and that puts the health of the entire community at risk.”
He noted that the water situation has not only created hardship for households but also affected schools, businesses and vulnerable groups who struggle daily to access clean water.
In response, Mutawakilu acknowledged the frustrations of residents and assured them that the company would take steps to reverse the situation.
“We are here because we understand the pain of the people. Access to safe water is not a privilege, it is a basic necessity. We want to assure you that Ghana Water is committed to restoring supply to Anfoega and the surrounding communities,” he stated.
GWL explained that the Kpando Water Treatment Plant, which serves parts of the area, has the capacity to produce 6,400 cubic metres of water daily, but currently produces only about 3,000 cubic metres per day, largely due to operational constraints.
“Our plant is capable of producing more. The fact that we are producing less than half of our capacity tells us there is room for improvement, and we are going to work to close that gap,” Mutawakilu stated.
He said the company would not only implement immediate interventions to stabilise supply but would also roll out long-term solutions to improve production and distribution, in line with the government’s “Water for All” agenda.
“We are not looking at temporary fixes. We want sustainable solutions, solutions that will make water flow consistently and fairly to every household, not just a few areas,” he added.
The Managing Director also pledged that the company would work closely with community leaders to ensure transparency and cooperation, especially as interventions are rolled out.
“We will continue to engage you. This problem cannot be solved without collaboration, and we want the community to be part of the process,” he said.
Mutawakilu was accompanied by Ing. Michael Botse Baidoo, Deputy Managing Director in charge of Operations; Michael Klutse, Chief Manager in charge of Corporate Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation; Ing. Amidu Musah, Chief Manager of Operations; Stanley Martey, Chief Manager for Public Relations and Communication, along with other senior officials.
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