Ghana Water Limited (GWL) has defended its decision to venture into the sachet and bottled water market amid criticism that the move could distract the company from its primary responsibility of supplying potable water across the country.
Managing Director Adam Mutawakilu said concerns surrounding the initiative stem largely from misunderstandings about how the company and its subsidiaries operate.
According to him, the sachet and bottled water venture is being handled through a subsidiary company and does not interfere with Ghana Water Limited’s core mandate.
Mutawakilu explained that it is common for large state-owned institutions to establish subsidiaries that operate independently while contributing to the wider goals of the parent organisation.
He pointed to the Volta River Authority (VRA) as an example, noting that the authority runs subsidiaries involved in areas such as power distribution and revenue collection without undermining its main operations.
The GWL Managing Director stressed that the company remains committed to providing safe and reliable water to Ghanaians even as it explores additional commercial opportunities through legally established business entities.
He also urged critics and the general public to better understand the distinction between parent institutions and their subsidiaries before drawing conclusions about the company’s activities.
According to Mutawakilu, the new business initiative should not be viewed as a departure from GWL’s responsibilities but rather as part of broader operational and commercial strategies undertaken through separate structures.
