On March 12, 2025, the Ghana Hydrological Authority (HYDRO) welcomed the newly appointed Minister for Works, Housing, and Water Resources, Hon. Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, to its Head Office in Accra for a high-level engagement with management and technical teams.
This courtesy visit formed part of the Minister’s familiarization tour of agencies under the Ministry and offered a strategic platform to discuss HYDRO’s mandate, achievements, and future vision. The visit commenced with a comprehensive presentation by the Authority’s leadership, highlighting core functions, key achievements, ongoing projects, and prevailing challenges.
The Honorable Minister was briefed on the Authority’s role in safeguarding lives, livelihoods, and property through flood control, coastal protection, drainage infrastructure development, and hydrological monitoring.
Key Achievements Highlighted Included:
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Execution of major drainage and coastal protection projects under the National Flood Control Program (NFCP) in areas such as Dansoman, Axim, Komenda, Anomabo, and New Takoradi.
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Successful implementation of hydrological and flood monitoring systems, including the deployment of automatic water level sensors in flood-prone zones.
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Leadership in the Greater Accra Resilient and Integrated Development (GARID) Project, enhancing urban flood resilience.
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Strategic partnerships with local and international institutions, including the UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology (UKCEH).
In line with the 2024 NDC Manifesto, the Authority also presented its 2025 targets, which include strengthening early warning systems, enhancing national data collection capacity, implementing new coastal protection projects, and formalizing regional and district-level representation.
The Minister commended the Authority for its extensive efforts despite significant challenges and reiterated the government’s support in addressing key issues such as:
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Inadequate staffing and regional presence
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Funding gaps for infrastructure and maintenance
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The need for supporting regulations and a formal scheme of service
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Climate change impacts and urban development pressures on waterways
Following the meeting, the Minister, accompanied by HYDRO’s technical team, toured selected flood-prone areas and project sites in Accra. The field visit provided practical insight into ongoing interventions and underscored the urgent need for sustained investment in hydrological infrastructure.
This engagement marks a renewed sense of collaboration between the Ministry and the Ghana Hydrological Authority, reinforcing the shared goal of building a resilient and water-secure Ghana. As the Authority continues to align its short- and long-term plans with national development priorities, such high-level support offers hope for greater impact and innovation in the sector.