23 fire hydrants non-functional at Ministries enclave - GNFS

An inspection of fire hydrants in the Ministries enclave in Accra has revealed that only five out of approximately 30 hydrants were found to be fully operational, according to the Greater Accra Regional Fire Command. This finding has raised concerns about the emergency response capabilities of the area. The inspection, carried out in collaboration with Ghana Water Limited, aimed to identify and address faulty hydrants prior to the fire season.

Out of the 30 inspected, two hydrants registered low water pressure, while the remaining 23 were determined to be non-functional. The report also noted that the Controller and Accountant General’s Department (CAGD) did not possess any fire hydrants on its premises. Regional Fire Officer, ACFO II Rashid Nisawu, urged the CAGD management to collaborate with the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) and Ghana Water Limited to assist in the installation of a hydrant.

The inspection encompassed various government institutions, including SIGA, SSNIT, the Ministries of Transport, Roads and Highways, Energy and Finance, GRA, GHS, NLA, the Court Complex, and the Accra Sports Stadium. The Greater Accra Regional Fire Command emphasized that this inspection is part of a proactive initiative to locate, repair, and restore non-functional hydrants, with the objective of enhancing water accessibility during emergencies.

They assert that restoring these hydrants will bolster emergency response efforts and contribute to safeguarding lives and property in the event of fires.