We’re focusing on groundwater innovation- Nene Okrukrubour V
The Paramount Chief of Dodowa in the Shai Osudoku District of the Greater Accra Region, Numersi Mantse, Dodowa, Nene Okrukrubour Tei Kwesi Agyemang V, has called on the general public to protect groundwater from pollution and use it sustainably.
Speaking at the World Water Day, 2022 in Dodowa, Nene says groundwater feeds springs, rivers, lakes and wetlands into oceans, therefore everybody must save and manage it well.
According to him groundwater is invisible but its impact is visible everywhere, and is a hidden treasure that enriches our lives.
He added that, illegal mining activities, deforestation, pollution from both liquid and solid waste disposal and poor use of land use activities have deteriorated water quality, thereby affecting the ability of surface water to recharge and protect aquifers for the needed groundwater.
Other dignitaries who attended the durbar including, Hon Fred Offei, DCE for Shai Osudoku, Mr. Abdourahamane Diallo, UNESCO Representative to Ghana, Annie Claire Dufay, Acting UNICEF Representative to Ghana, general public and school children of Dodowa.
The theme for 2022 World Water Day is “Groundwater- making Invisible Visible”.
The theme was chosen to enhance economic activity and promote groundwater sustainability.
The Director for Water at the Ministry of Sanitation, Donnan Tay spoke on behalf of Hon Cecilia Abena Dapaah.
The District Chief Executive of Shai Osudoku, Hon Fred Offei also called on stakeholders to play a collective effort in preventing pollution of freshwater resources and ensuring accessibility to potable water to save life.
Source: Ghana/otecfmghana.com/ Fada Amakye
