Ghana’s main waterway, the white volta is the headstream of the volta river. The white volta emerges in Northern Burkina Faso, flows through for approximately 1,352km (840 miles) North of Ghana and empties into lake volta in Ghana.

This major geographical feature poses water safety challenges that call for attention from authorities. It has become an annual phenomenon where the banks of the white volta in Daboya overflows putting lives and properties in danger. Rainfall patterns and Bagre Dam spillage are the major causes.

In anticipation and timely response to this year’s possible over flow, the DCE Hon Adam Eliasu Red Bawa has started an advocacy program for water safety and resources. As part of this initiative, the DCE in collaboration with Ecozile Ltd donated about 200 pieces of life jackets to operators of boats on the white volta.

These are crucial pieces of equipment that have helped save hundreds of lives over the years, they can keep you afloat and safe for up to 24hrs if the life vest is properly fitted. The importance of water safety is not lost on Hon Red Bawa, as he calls for commuters to make use of all life vests, life jackets or personal protective/floatation equipments.