Ghana Maritime Authority partners with Upper West Assemblies and traditional leaders to enforce inland water safety

He concluded by commending traditional leaders, the security services, and local assemblies for their shared ownership, urging landing site committees—comprising the chief, assembly member, boat operator lead, and safety guards—to lead grassroots compliance and ensure proper maintenance of life jackets.

In a decisive bid to curb recurring river disasters and safeguard riverine commuters along the Black Volta, the Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) has convened a high-level stakeholder dialogue with Municipal and District Chief Executives (MDCEs), security heads, traditional authorities, and boat operators at the Sem-B Hotel in Wa.

Nandom Municipal NADMO Director, Fidelis Naaikuur, pledged to intensify grassroots sensitisation across riparian communities, mobilise local boat operators into structured associations to manage safety gear, and map out all crossing points within the municipality.