CONIWAS, partners donate to Pediator-Korpe flood victims
By RCN Ghana · 28 March 2024
On the 27 th of March. The Coalition of Non-Governmental Organisations in the Water and Sanitation Sector (CONIWAS) and its partners have donated some relief items to some communities affected by the Akosombo Dam spillage in the Ada East.
The items include bags of bags of rice, sachet water and used clothes worth hundreds of Ghana Cedis. The donation was part of activities earmarked for the 2024 edition of the Commemoration of the World Water Day celebration under the global theme: “Leveraging Water for Peace” while the national-level theme was “Promoting “Utilization” of Water for Peace”.
In her opening remarks, a rep from the Ada East District Assembly extended a warm welcome to CONIWAS and its partners to the District. She emphasized that water plays a vital role in sustaining life and fostering peace. She mentioned the significance of water in economic prosperity and social well-being, urging cooperation and equitable access to water resources to promote stability and sustainable development. She also acknowledged challenges in water access in the District and announce collaborative efforts to address them. The rep expressed gratitude to CONIWAS and its partners for coming to the aid of Pediator-korpe.
Addressing the gathering, the Executive Secretary of CONIWAS, Madam Basilia Nanbigne, appealed to residents to keep their surroundings clean at all times, especially the riverbanks. She underscored the importance of safeguarding water resources from pollution caused by human activities such as the dumping of refuse in and around rivers.
“Let’s be mindful that any negative environmental activity we undertake in and around our rivers, lakes, and streams will have health consequences for our communities and communities downstream.To be at peace with everyone whose life somehow depends on these same rivers, lakes and streams that surround us, we must strive to preserve, protect and stop polluting our water bodies,” the Executive Secretary of CONIWAS reiterated.
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The items include bags of bags of rice, sachet water and used clothes worth hundreds of Ghana Cedis. The donation was part of activities earmarked for the 2024 edition of the Commemoration of the World Water Day celebration under the global theme: “Leveraging Water for Peace” while the national-level theme was “Promoting “Utilization” of Water for Peace”.
In her opening remarks, a rep from the Ada East District Assembly extended a warm welcome to CONIWAS and its partners to the District. She emphasized that water plays a vital role in sustaining life and fostering peace. She mentioned the significance of water in economic prosperity and social well-being, urging cooperation and equitable access to water resources to promote stability and sustainable development. She also acknowledged challenges in water access in the District and announce collaborative efforts to address them. The rep expressed gratitude to CONIWAS and its partners for coming to the aid of Pediator-korpe.
Addressing the gathering, the Executive Secretary of CONIWAS, Madam Basilia Nanbigne, appealed to residents to keep their surroundings clean at all times, especially the riverbanks. She underscored the importance of safeguarding water resources from pollution caused by human activities such as the dumping of refuse in and around rivers.
“Let’s be mindful that any negative environmental activity we undertake in and around our rivers, lakes, and streams will have health consequences for our communities and communities downstream.To be at peace with everyone whose life somehow depends on these same rivers, lakes and streams that surround us, we must strive to preserve, protect and stop polluting our water bodies,” the Executive Secretary of CONIWAS reiterated.
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