ACCRA, GHANA — Following the recent severe rainstorms and subsequent flooding across the country, the staff of the Water Resources Commission (WRC) mobilized to participate in the national post-flood clean-up exercise. This hands-on initiative highlights the Commission’s active dedication to environmental sanitation, public safety, and national development.
Action on the Ground
Complying with the Government’s sanitation directive, team members worked together to clean the Commission’s corporate enclave and its surrounding areas. Led directly by the Director of Finance and Administration, Madam Linda Grace Ennison, staff members cleared overgrown weeds, gathered litter, and desilted choked gutters to restore proper drainage flow around the premises.
During the wet season, debris and plastic waste quickly wash into drainage systems, creating critical bottlenecks. By cleared these pathways, the WRC team demonstrated the immediate, practical steps needed to prevent localized flooding and protect public infrastructure.
Stewardship as a Daily Responsibility
Addressing the staff after the exercise, Madam Linda Grace Ennison emphasized that environmental cleanliness must become a proactive, daily habit rather than a reactive response to government directives.
“As the state institution mandated to safeguard Ghana’s vital water resources, the Commission is uniquely positioned to champion environmental stewardship,” Madam Ennison stated. She urged the staff to act as ambassadors in their respective communities, using their actions to inspire the positive behavioral changes required to build cleaner, safer, and healthier neighborhoods.
Connecting Sanitation to Flood Mitigation
Yesterday’s heavy rainfall showed that drainage capacity is central to flood prevention. When plastic waste and weeds block waterways, stormwater is forced onto roads and into homes, turning manageable rainfall into a severe public hazard.
The WRC’s participation in this clean-up effort aligns with the wider National Sanitation Day objectives, which encourage public institutions to lead clean-up campaigns. These regular exercises are vital to improving public hygiene, preventing waterborne and sanitation-related diseases, and building a strong culture of civic responsibility across Ghana.
Through these continuous efforts, the Water Resources Commission remains dedicated to protecting the country’s basins and supporting national initiatives that secure a clean, resilient, and sustainable environment for everyone.
