Set up regional environmental taskforce — Breman Manhen
The Omanhen of the Breman Traditional Area, Odeefuo Amoakwa Buadu VIII, is advocating the setting up of a multi-sectorial environmental taskforce in all the regions to check environmental degradation and help protect water bodies.
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He has also suggested that the information centres in the various towns be used as channels to educate the public on environmental protection.
He made the call during the observation of the second Akwasidae in the year, at his palace at Breman Asikuma.
A multi-sectorial engagement that brought professionals from various local government sectors took place as part of the event at which the participants shared their views on solutions to protect, restore and enhance the quality of the environment.
Among those invited to join the chief to observe the Akwasidae were the District Fire Officer, the District Officer of the Environmental Health and Sanitation Department, the District Head of the Forestry Commission, the District Head of the Ghana Water Company and the Town and Country Planning Officer.
Concern
Odeefuo Buadu expressed concern about the effects of the recent drought which he indicated had been precipitated by practices and activities that impacted the environment negatively.
He said the drying up of the Okyi River that serves as the main source of water for the district was responsible for the frequent bushfires in the area.
The Omanhen expressed his commitment to make the work of the various district officers more effective for the benefit of the Breman Traditional Area.
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The invited district officers to the Akwasidae took turns to educate stakeholders and opinion leaders on various issues.
Water shortage
Breman Asikuma and its environs experienced water shortage recently. The Ghana Water Company officials attributed the development to the drying up of the Okyi River, which is the main source of water for the dam which serves as a water treatment point.
Ultimately, it was agreed by all that in order to help prevent the river from drying up, there was the need to plant more trees along its course in the entire traditional area.
Personnel of the Forestry Department in attendance lauded the chiefs for the decision and pledged their support for the project.