The Ministry for Works and Housing has disclosed that government will need over US$5 billion to solve Ghana’s perennial flooding situation.
This was announced by sector Minister Francis Asenso-Boakye at a Meet the Press series in Accra on Sunday June 12, 2022
He said the government is still committed to finding a permanent remedy to Ghana’s flooding issues.
“Some studies have been done, and they indicate that to address the flooding issue in the country, Ghana will need about US$ 5 billion to be able to address the flooding challenges across the country. This was done some time ago and so if we have to use it, we have to review it because a lot has happened since then.”
Mr. Asenso Boakye highlighted that, the flood-prone areas within the capital, Accra, would have posed greater dangers than it has witnessed anytime there is a downpour.
He urged the MMDCEs to endeavour to demolish all structures on waterways as directed by the president.
“The district assemblies have the powers and we the citizens have to support them so that we can be successful. The President has given the directive and a taskforce has been set up at the office of the President, and I am very hopeful that this directive will be enforced to bring down a lot of structures to mitigate the effects of flooding, especially in Accra.” he said.
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