By Muyid Deen Suleman
Kumasi, May 31, GNA – Alhaji Ali Abdullah Barry, the Asanteman Zongo Nkosuohene, has emphasized that the desilting of gutters is a shared responsibility that demands collective action.
He stressed the need for all citizens to unite in support of government efforts to ensure that gutters were regularly desilted and kept clean, especially in light of the perennial flooding that continues to damage properties worth millions of cedis annually.
He was speaking to the Ghana News Agency (GNA) during an inspection of desilting operations across the Kumasi Metropolis by the Ashanti Regional office of the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO).
Motivated by his commitment to the development of Asanteman, Alhaji Barry contributed an undisclosed sum of money to support the NADMO initiative to encourage the field team.
He said it was crucial to support NADMO and the government’s broader efforts to address the root causes of flooding in our communities.
“If we all do our part, especially ahead of the rainy season, we can ensure that areas with poor drainage systems are protected from devastating floods,” he stated.
Alhaji Barry reaffirmed his unwavering support for NADMO’s current and future initiatives aimed at mitigating flood risks in the metropolis.
Nana Sefa Bosompem, Otumfuo Gyantuahene, who also joined the inspection, highlighted the importance of responsible waste disposal.
He urged the public to refrain from dumping refuse into gutters, noting that such behavior undermines collective efforts to maintain functional drainage systems.
Alhaji Abdul Nasir, Ashanti Regional NADMO Director, expressed appreciation to the Nkosuohene for his generous support and called on others to emulate his exemplary leadership.
He disclosed that NADMO would be desilting 17 flood-prone locations across the Kumasi Metropolis under the initiative.
Some of the areas earmarked for desilting include Aboabo, Atafoa, Airport Roundabout, Kaase, Atonso Market, and KTI.
GNA
Edited by Yussif Ibrahim/Christian Akorlie