Ghana Water defends entry into sachet and bottled water business

Ghana Water Limited has defended its decision to venture into the sachet and bottled water business, dismissing claims that the move distracts the company from its core mandate of supplying potable water to Ghanaians.

Managing Director of GWL, Adam Mutawakilu, said criticisms surrounding the initiative are based on misunderstandings about the structure and operations of the company.

According to him, the sachet and bottled water business is being undertaken through a subsidiary and does not interfere with the primary responsibilities of Ghana Water Limited.

Mutawakilu explained that subsidiaries often operate independently while supporting the broader objectives of a parent institution, adding that such arrangements are common among major state-owned enterprises.

He cited Volta River Authority as an example, noting that the authority operates subsidiaries involved in power distribution and revenue collection without compromising its core mandate.

The GWL Managing Director stressed that the company remains fully committed to delivering safe and reliable water to the public while exploring additional business opportunities through legally established subsidiaries.

He further urged critics and members of the public to seek accurate information and better understand the distinction between parent companies and their subsidiaries before making comments about GWL’s operations.