The Water Resources Commission has declared that it would leave no stone unturned in the quest to protect Ghana’s water resources.

The declaration followed threats being posed by illegal mining and other nefarious activities causing pollution and destroying the life of the country’s water lines.

Speaking in an interview with Metrotvonline.com on the sideline of a training program organized in collaboration with the University of Mines and Technology (UMaT), the Ankobra Basing Officer of Water Resources Commission, Francis Acquah Swanzy, said capacity building of members of affected communities in water areas has become necessary following intense activities of these illegal miners and the wanton dissipation of water resources in the country.

According to him, the survival of our water bodies is currently in our hands because they are under serious threats.

He observed that many of the water resources in Ghana have had issues due to social and economic activities having negative impact on sustainability and maintenance.

Several water bodies in the country have dried up, polluted, and tampered with by the activities of these illegal miners.

A negative development affecting the quality of treated water and water resources nationwide.
In view of the aforementioned, the Water Resources Commission has collaborated with members of the affected communities and the University of Mines and Technology (UMaT) to train agents in these communities to protect the environment and the water bodies against open attacks and abuse.

Francis Acquah Swanzy, the Ankobra Water Basing Officer of the Water Resources Commission assured the affected communities of intense activities being carried out to stem the tide of these illegal activities.

He called for effective collaboration with stakeholders to win the war against wanton destruction of water resources in the country.

He described the partnership developed with the affected communities and the University of Mines and Technology as crucial and that it would play a significant role in spreading the campaign against the abuse of water and the environment.

On his part, the Head of the Department of Geology at the University of Mines and Technology (UMaT) Dr. Kofi Adomako-Ansah, described the training program as timely and impactful.

Dr. Kofi Adomako-Ansah emphasized gains being expected by all stakeholders following the introduction of the capacity-building programs.

By: Zambaga Rufai Saminu | Metrotvonline.com | Ghana