The Ghana Water Company Limited (GWL) has announced the appointment of Adam Mutawakilu as the Acting Managing Director.

The former Damongo MP's appointment, made by President John Mahama, aligns with Article 195(1) of the 1992 Constitution and is pending approval by the Board in consultation with the Public Services Commission.

In his first address to GWL staff, Mr Mutawakilu expressed gratitude for the opportunity and pledged to work collaboratively with all stakeholders to enhance the company's operations.

He highlighted GWL’s critical role in ensuring quality, continuous, and uninterrupted water supply, particularly to underserved communities.

“I may not have an extensive background in water management, but I bring experience in energy, finance, and governance, and I am eager to learn from and work with the dedicated professionals at Ghana Water Limited,” he stated.

Mr Mutawakilu holds an MSc in Development Finance from the University of Ghana, an MSc in Energy Economics from the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA), and pursued an MPhil in Petroleum and Oil Studies at the University of Cape Coast. He also has 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.