Dr. Freda Prempeh, the Minister for Sanitation and Water Resources, has revealed that the government is contemplating engaging private investors to help alleviate the safe water shortage in Tamale, Northern Region.
The Minister acknowledged that the people of Tamale have been grappling with a shortage of safe water for several months and emphasized the government's commitment to resolving the issue.
During a stakeholder engagement in Sogakope, she expressed the government's determination to take stringent measures to address the situation while emphasizing the need for private-sector support.
“Government is aware of what our people are going through in Tamale, and that is why we are here to deliberate on how we can help our people,” Dr. Prempeh stated.
Highlighting the significance of access to safe water, she remarked, “We all know that water is life, so we need to do something urgently for the people of Tamale to get safe water.”
To tackle the water shortage effectively, Dr. Prempeh underscored the need for financial resources, expressing optimism that if realized, the issue would become a thing of the past.
She commended the Catholic Relief Services (CRS) for their efforts and expressed hope that other private investors would collaborate in addressing the crisis.
Mr. Daniel Mumuni, the Country Director of Catholic Relief Services (CRS), pledged the organization's commitment to combatting the recurring water crisis in Tamale.
He affirmed that CRS would assist in resource mobilization and the establishment of a governance structure for funding the project.
Mr. Mumuni also encouraged the Minister to work diligently in securing additional private-sector support for the initiative.
Mrs. Adjoa Paintsil, the Executive Secretary of the Water Resources Commission, reiterated the urgency of the situation and acknowledged the severity of the challenges faced by the community.
She emphasized the Commission's unwavering commitment to ensuring the well-being of citizens, asserting that water is a fundamental right.
The collaboration between government entities and private investors holds the promise of transforming the water supply landscape in Tamale, offering hope for resolving the water shortage crisis.
- Reporting by Kekeli K. Blamey: Editing by Adewale Adejoke