Francis Asenso Boakye, the Minister of Works and Housing, has reaffirmed the government's commitment to addressing the country's flooding problem.
While acknowledging that the problem has worsened, the Minister stated during a news conference that the government has put a lot of resources into addressing the problem.
Flooding is not unique to Ghana, but we are unrelenting in our resolve to resolving it - Housing Minister He claims that the Akufo-Addo administration has built more drainage systems than any other in Ghana's history.
On Sunday, he stated, "The government's commitment to enhancing our settlements' flood resistance has remained consistent."
"Investment in flood control measures under the 2018 budget has increased significantly over the last four years. and the 2020 National Control Programs is the most significant commitment made by any government in our history. Approximately GHS 450 million will be spent.
"To date, the 2018/2020 National Flood Control Program has completed the construction of 35 kilometers of drains, while over 1000 kilometers of drains have been dug, rechanneled, and maintained around the nation," he stated.
For decades, the Greater Accra Region has faced a serious issue in the form of perennial floods.
Accra had two flooding crises in only four days in May of this year. Flooding is not unique to Ghana, but we are committed to resolving it - Housing Minister
North Kaneshie, Kwame Nkrumah Circle, and Kasoa are among the Greater Accra Region's flooded urban areas.
Traffic movement was blocked on certain main arteries in the capital as a result of the phenomena.
After flood waters intruded the Kaneshie Polyclinic, it was forced to close.
Flooding is not unique to Ghana, but we are committed to resolving it - Housing Minister
As a result, many residents have called on the government to take immediate action to address the problem.
Mr Boakye gave the government's "unwavering" pledge to remedy the situation as a result of these conversations.
"These instances," he remarked, citing countries such as Germany, France, the United Kingdom, and China, among others.
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