President John Dramani Mahama has taken a decisive step to address Ghana’s recurring flooding issues by establishing a specialized task force. The Anti-Flood Taskforce, chaired by Deputy Chief of Staff Stanislav Xoese Dogbe, brings together key government officials and experts to tackle the problem head-on.
The task force has already begun its field activities, conducting an aerial reconnaissance to assess flood-prone areas and collect crucial data for flood prevention. Key locations surveyed include Weija, the Sakumo Ramsar Site, and the Tema Fishing Harbour area .
Stricter measures are set to be implemented to curb flooding, including preventing construction in waterways and enforcing key regulations to mitigate future disasters. The Local Government Ministry, in collaboration with the Ghana Armed Forces, will also commence the desilting of major drains to improve water flow and prevent blockages.
Brigadier General Richard Kinney, Commander of the Engineer Brigade of the Ghana Armed Forces, attributed the long-standing flooding problem to public indiscipline, especially among residents in flood-prone areas. However, with the Anti-Flood Taskforce in place, Ghanaians can expect a more proactive and coordinated approach to tackling the flooding crisis.
CNR/Ruth Abla ADJORLOLO
