Addressing the gathering, the MCE welcomed the residents and expressed appreciation to the President, His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, and the Member of Parliament for their support towards the project.

He noted that the construction of the storm drains was aimed at reducing flooding incidents in the municipality and improving the flow of rainwater during heavy downpours.

Hon  Seidu further assured residents of the Assembly’s commitment to undertaking additional drainage projects to address flooding in other parts of the municipality. He also pledged the Assembly’s support to the contractor to ensure the timely completion of the project.

The consultant from the Ghana Hydrological Agency, Ing. Isaac Commodore, and the Project Director, Mr. Daniel Obeng, briefed residents on the scope of work and the expected outcomes of the project.

Mr. Obeng assured the gathering of the project team’s readiness to complete the construction within three months.

The Chief of the Kotokoli Line, Alhaji Yakubu Adam, and the Municipal Chief Imam, Mallam Ishaku Nasiru, commended the MCE and the MP for initiating the project, describing it as an important intervention that would help address the long-standing flooding problem in the area.