Mr. Chairman,
Hon. Regional Minister, Northern Region,
Hon. MPs
Hon. District Chief Executives and Assembly Members
Board Members of CWSA
The CEO and staff of CWSA
Representatives of Development Partners
Project Advisors and NGO Partners
Members of the Press
Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen

PROGRAM MANAGEMENT:

Mr. Chairman, Honourable Ministers, it is with great pleasure that I stand here today to address the 2009 Annual Review Conference of the Community Water and Sanitation Agency.  I consider this event as very important for me not only for the fact that it is the first Annual Review Conference I am addressing but also for the fact that within the short time that I took office as Chief Executive of the Agency, this event has afforded me the opportunity to address many of our key stakeholders.  I am sure this Review Conference will contribute immensely to my knowledge of the sector. My appeal is that participants should be open minded and let us contribute constructively to help accelerate the progress of water, sanitation and hygiene delivery in our country.

Mr. Chairman, Honorable Regional Minister for the Ashanti Region, Honourable Minister for Water Resources, Works and Housing, Head Office and Regional Directors of CWSA, Project Advisors, Ladies and Gentlemen, once again we have gathered here to review our activities for the year 2008. My prayer is that all participants would contribute and actively participate in deliberations at this Review Conference. We must have a common goal of ensuring that challenges facing the Agency are addressed to enable us reach our target.

Delivered At The 2008 Annual Review Conference Of The Community Water And Sanitation Agency(Cwsa) Held From 23rd – 27th March 2009 At Miklin Hotel, Kumasi In The Ashanti Region