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Former Member of Parliament for Damongo, Adam Mutawakilu, has been appointed as the Acting Managing Director of the Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL).
His appointment, made by President John Mahama, is in accordance with Article 195(1) of the 1992 Constitution. However, it remains subject to approval by the company’s Board in consultation with the Public Services Commission.
Addressing GWCL staff for the first time in his new role, Mr. Mutawakilu expressed appreciation for the opportunity and assured stakeholders of his commitment to improving the company’s operations through collaboration and effective leadership.
Adam Mutawakilu, a former Member of Parliament for Damongo, has been appointed as the Acting Managing Director of the Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL). His appointment, made by President John Mahama, is in line with Article 195(1) of the 1992 Constitution and awaits approval from the Board in consultation with the Public Services Commission.
In his first address to GWCL staff, Mr. Mutawakilu expressed his gratitude for the opportunity and emphasized the company’s crucial role in delivering quality and uninterrupted water supply, particularly to underserved communities.
“While my expertise is not in water management, my background in energy, finance, and governance equips me to contribute effectively. I am eager to collaborate with the skilled professionals at Ghana Water Limited to enhance service delivery,” he stated.
Mr. Mutawakilu’s academic credentials include an MSc in Development Finance from the University of Ghana, an MSc in Energy Economics from GIMPA, and an MPhil in Petroleum and Oil Studies from the University of Cape Coast. He also holds a Commonwealth Executive Master’s in Business Administration from KNUST and an Executive Certificate in Governance and Leadership from the Ghana School of Governance and Leadership.
His professional experience includes serving as the first Member of Parliament for Damongo Constituency (2013–2020), Ranking Member of the Mines and Energy Committee in Parliament, District Chief Executive for West Gonja District, and Head of Treasury at the University for Development Studies (UDS) Central Administration.