Kukuom, Ahafo Region — The Asunafo South District Assembly has officially deployed its first cohort of Blue Water Guards following a rigorous three-month training program aimed at combating illegal mining (galamsey) and protecting local water bodies.
Key Highlights
The Mission
The Blue Water Guards will serve as frontline personnel responsible for surveillance and protection of the district’s rivers and water bodies. Their work will help safeguard drinking water sources and protect cocoa farmlands that depend heavily on clean water.
The Training
The guards underwent an intensive three-month training program covering tactical operations, swimming skills, environmental protection strategies, and community engagement. The program was conducted in collaboration with national environmental and security agencies.
Leadership Directive
The District Chief Executive for Asunafo South, Hon. Benjamin Yinkah, reaffirmed the Assembly’s commitment to protecting the environment, declaring a zero-tolerance policy against environmental destruction. He urged the officers to carry out their duties with integrity, professionalism, and dedication.
Operational Framework
Working under the coordination of the District Coordinating Director (DCD), the Blue Water Guards will conduct daily patrols along riverbanks and waterways, monitor suspicious activities, report illegal mining operations, and engage local communities on sustainable environmental practices.
“The pollution of our rivers directly threatens our livelihoods. This deployment is a bold declaration of our collective determination to protect our natural heritage.”
— Hon. Benjamin Yinkah, District Chief Executive
The Assembly has pledged full logistical support to ensure the mobility and effectiveness of the guards. It has also called on traditional authorities, community leaders, and youth groups to support the initiative in protecting the district’s natural resources for present and future generation.
