Water resources management plays an important role in maintaining vibrant, resilient, and peaceful societies. According to the USAID, it is increasingly becoming important, as climate change, pollution, and rising demand continue to increase water stress.
Recognizing the key role local communities play in the sustainability of water, the Faculty of Geosciences and Environmental Studies of the University of Mines and Technology and the Ankobra Basin Secretariat of Water Resources Commission organized a one-day training program for local community stakeholders in water resource management.
Over 500 Participants were drawn from Tarkwa Nsuaem, Prestea Huni Valley, and Wassa East District
The program enlightened key stakeholders in local communities on water-related issues to empower local community members to become agents of change. It is expected to encourage local communities to adopt efficient strategies to ensure that water resources are sustainable and used efficiently.
This program forms part of activities marking the World Water Day Celebration observed each year, on 22nd March by the United Nations
The Dean of the Faculty of Geosciences and Environmental Studies of UMaT Prof Anthony Ewusi explained that the University collaborated with the Water Resources Commission to train the community members on water to protect the water resources available in the community.
He noted that the water bodies have been destroyed and the need to educate community members to protect what they have at their disposal to prevent further destruction was paramount.
The Ankobra Basin Officer for the Water Resources Commission, Mr Francis Acquah Swanzy noted that this training will give the trainees the necessary skills to manage water facilities in their communities.
The training program which was sponsored by Anglogold Ashanti Iduapriem Mine, Goldfields Ghana Foundation, Ghana Manganese Company, and Golden Star Wassa Mine, forms part of activities marking the World Water Day Celebration observed each year, on 22nd March by the United Nations.
