At Saha Global, we believe that safe water begins with strong planning. That’s why, in March, our team embarked on a zonal tour across the Oti, Volta, Northern, and Savannah regions to collect valuable insights aimed at enhancing our Water Safety Plan (WSP).
The goal of the trip was simple but significant: engage with local government partners to identify the unique water safety risks in each zone and explore opportunities for collaboration. We visited Environmental Health and Sanitation Directorates in Central Gonja, Krachi East and West, East Gonja, Nanumba North, Yendi, and Zabzugu. These conversations were rich with suggestions and underscored the power of partnerships in delivering safe, reliable water to rural communities.
In some regions, like Volta and Oti, sanitation systems are relatively strong. However, in parts of the Savannah Region—particularly communities along the Volta River—open defecation and littering remain major concerns. “This can contribute to contamination of the water,” observed our Director of Water Quality and Service Delivery, Kofi Duku. He also raised concerns about farming near water sources, further emphasizing the need for site-specific strategies.
We were encouraged by the warm welcome and enthusiasm of our government partners. Mr. Yahaya Mohammed, Environmental Health and Sanitation Director at Yendi Municipal Assembly, expressed full support: “We commend Saha Global for their work and are eager to offer our expertise in updating the Water Safety Plan.”
This effort reflects Saha Global’s long-standing commitment to delivering clean water through professionally managed systems. Though we already work under a robust Water Safety Plan, we recognize that local insights and collaboration are essential to continuous improvement.
Our team left the field with deeper knowledge, stronger partnerships, and fresh determination. Together with community leaders, environmental officers, and our dedicated team, we’re working to ensure that every glass of water in rural Ghana is as safe as it is essential.