The Minister for Works, Housing, and Water Resources, Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, recently briefed on the recent flooding incidents affecting various parts of the country.
He noted that both natural and human-induced factors are contributing to the crisis and emphasiSed the government's commitment to enhancing drainage infrastructure to mitigate flooding, particularly in Accra.
The minister described flooding as one of Ghana's most persistent and destructive hazards, often resulting in loss of life, displacement of families, damaged infrastructure, and broader economic disruption.
Speaking on the floor of on June 18, 2025, he mentioned that construction work on the Nima-Paloma to Odaw drains has commenced.
