The Ghana Water Limited (GWL) announced the appointment of Adam Mutawakilu as the Acting Managing Director of the company.
His appointment, made by the President, John Dramani Mahama, is in accordance with Article 195(1) of the 1992 Constitution of Ghana.
Mutawakilu will serve in this capacity pending approval by the Board, in consultation with the Public Services Commission.
Addressing staff for the first time in his new role, Mr. Mutawakilu expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve and emphasized his commitment to working collaboratively with all stakeholders to achieve the company’s objectives.
He acknowledged the critical role of GWL in ensuring quality, continuous, and uninterrupted water supply to all communities, particularly those in underserved and unserved areas.
“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 said the collective efforts of management and staff will be crucial in achieving the vision of the President and ensuring that no community is left behind when it comes to access to potable water.
Hon. Mutawakilu brings a wealth of experience in public administration, finance, and governance. He holds an MSc in Development Finance from the University of Ghana and an MSc in Energy Economics from the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA).
He also pursued an MPhil in Petroleum and Oil Studies at the University of Cape Coast.
His extensive academic background includes a Commonwealth Executive Master’s in Business Administration from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) and an Executive Certificate in Governance and Leadership from the Ghana School of Governance and Leadership.
Prior to his appointment, Hon. Mutawakilu served as the first Member of Parliament for the Damongo Constituency (2013–2020) and was a Ranking Member of the Mines and Energy Committee in Parliament.
He previously worked as District Chief Executive for West Gonja District and Head of Treasury at the University for Development Studies (UDS) Central Administration.
His experience in governance, finance, and policy-making uniquely positions him to drive GWL’s strategic goals forward.
The GWCL reaffirms its commitment to providing sustainable and reliable water supply to all communities across the country while implementing innovative solutions and strengthening service delivery to meet the growing needs of Ghanaians.
“GWL expresses its full support for Hon. Mutawakilu and the Presidents vision for the water sector, and looks forward to a productive and transformative tenure under his leadership.”
