Adam Mutawakilu appointed acting Managing Director of Ghana Water Limited

President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Hon. Adam Mutawakilu as the Acting Managing Director of Ghana Water Limited (GWL), in accordance with Article 195(1) of the 1992 Constitution of Ghana. His appointment is pending approval by the company’s Board in consultation with the Public Services Commission.

Hon. Mutawakilu, a former Member of Parliament for Damongo (2013–2020) and former Ranking Member of the Mines and Energy Committee, brings extensive experience in governance, finance, and public administration.

He previously served as District Chief Executive for West Gonja District and Head of Treasury at the University for Development Studies (UDS) Central Administration.

In his first address to staff, Hon. Mutawakilu expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to serve and pledged to work collaboratively with all stakeholders to improve water supply across the country.

“I may not have an extensive background in water management, but I bring experience in energy, finance, and governance, and I am eager to learn from and work with the dedicated professionals at Ghana Water Limited,” he stated.

He emphasized the critical role of GWL in ensuring uninterrupted water supply, particularly to underserved and unserved communities, and stressed that collective efforts would be crucial in realizing the government’s vision for the sector.

Hon. Mutawakilu holds multiple academic qualifications, including an MSc in Development Finance from the University of Ghana, an MSc in Energy Economics from the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA), and an MPhil in Petroleum and Oil Studies from the University of Cape Coast.

Additionally, he has a Commonwealth Executive Master’s in Business Administration from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) and an Executive Certificate in Governance and Leadership from the Ghana School of Governance and Leadership.

His extensive experience in governance, policy-making, and financial management positions him to steer GWL towards improved service delivery and sustainability.

Ghana Water Limited has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring reliable and sustainable water supply across the country, implementing innovative solutions, and strengthening service delivery to meet the growing demands of Ghanaians.

The company has expressed full support for Hon. Mutawakilu’s leadership and the government’s vision for the water sector, anticipating a transformative tenure under his stewardship.

Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith