President John Dramani Mahama has taken decisive action to address the persistent flooding that has ravaged several communities across Ghana.
He has established a high-powered Anti-Flood Taskforce, chaired by Deputy Chief of Staff in Charge of Operations, Stanislav Xoese Dogbe, with Legal Counsel to the President, Marietta Brew, serving as Secretary.
The task force sprang into action, conducting an aerial reconnaissance over flood-prone areas, including Weija, the Sakumo Ramsar site, and the Tema Fishing Harbour. This critical mission aimed to gather vital data for long-term flood mitigation strategies.
Deputy Chief of Staff Stan Dogbe announced the government’s response, emphasizing that stricter measures will be implemented to curb flooding and its devastating impact on communities. “The President is concerned about the persistent flooding, and we’re committed to tackling it head-on,” he stated.
As part of this effort, the 48 Engineers Regiment of the Ghana Armed Forces will immediately begin desilting major drains in partnership with local government authorities. This collaborative effort aims to improve water flow and prevent blockages.
Local Government Minister Ahmed Ibrahim assured that flood assessments would extend beyond Accra to other regions, ensuring a nationwide approach to tackling the issue. The Anti-Flood Taskforce is expected to coordinate emergency interventions while developing long-term solutions to prevent future occurrences of flooding in Ghana.
The task force’s membership includes key government officials and experts, such as Minister for Water Resources, Works & Housing, Kenneth Gilbert Adjei; Minister for Local Government, Ahmed Ibrahim; and National Security Coordinator, DCOP Abdul Osman Razak.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com
