Government has established a Presidential Task Force on Flooding to coordinate national efforts to reduce flood risks across the country, with a particular focus on protecting lives and critical infrastructure.
Addressing journalists at the Government Accountability Series on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, Minister for Works and Housing Kenneth Gilbert Adjei said the government is making flood management a top priority.
According to him, the Task Force, led by the Deputy Chief of Staff, has guided interventions under the National Flood Control Programme (NFCP), including assessments of drainage infrastructure in major hydrological basins and targeted actions in flood-prone areas.
As part of these efforts, the Ministry has completed 1.76km of storm drains, upgraded drainage systems in Accra, and implemented the Flood Early Warning Response System (FEWS), now fully operational for the Ghana Hydrological Authority, the National Disaster Management Organisation, and the Ghana Meteorological Authority.
Mr. Adjei also highlighted work in the Greater Kumasi Metropolitan Area, noting the engagement of consultants to assess vulnerabilities in communities such as Aboabo and Asawasi.
“In response to emerging flood risks in Kumasi, we have engaged consultants to assess vulnerabilities in low-income communities such as Aboabo and Asawasi,” he said.
The studies outline short-, medium-, and long-term measures, including dredging, drainage cleaning, enforcement of building regulations, and flood-sensitive land-use planning.
Short-term initiatives include establishing a Kumasi Flood Early Warning System, while long-term plans focus on removing drainage bottlenecks, restoring floodplains through the “Room for the River” approach, and implementing sustainable waste management systems.
He emphasized that continued investment, enhanced institutional collaboration, and community engagement remain key to building flood-resilient infrastructure and safeguarding citizens.
Source: Starrfm.com.gh
