Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Hon. Armah Kofi Buah has assured the Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) of financial support to enable them desilt Intakes of their Treatment Plants, most which have been silted through activities of illegal mining.
According to him, regular supply of clean water from the GWCL is the priority of the Ministry.
Hon. Armah Buah gave the assurance when the Managing Director of GWCL paid a courtesy call on him on Wednesday (October 23, 2025).
He added that he ‘s had discussions with Goldbod and they’very indicated their willingness to support GWCL in its quest to desilt intakes of its Treatment plants.
“We are working on some budget to help your desilting or dredging work.
Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Hon. Armah Kofi Buah interscting with Managing Director of GWCL, Mr. Adam Mutawakilu
We’ve had discussions with Goldbod and they have indicated their willingness to come on board”, the Ellembelle Member of Parliament Buah assured.
For his part, the Managing Director of GWCL, Mr. Adam Mutawakilu commended the President and the Lands Minister for their commitment in fighting the galamsey menace and ensuring the protection of water bodies.
He however expressed worry over resources to desilt the Intakes of their treatment plants.
“How do we get rid of the silt at the Intakes so that the water that comes can settle down for us to pump the water for treatment?”, the GWCL MD emphasized.
He explained further that given the heavy silt at the Intakes, the reservoir is likely to dry during the dry season.
“And if it dries up a lot of people will run out of water”, he alarmed.
Mr. Mutawakilu therefore appealed to the Lands Minister to expedite action on the financial and logistical support whilst also commending him for his efforts thus far.
source:www.senaradioonline.com
