Akosombo Dam spillage: MoF, VRA collaborate to provide GHS2 million to support relief efforts

The Ministry of Finance has donated GH¢2 million to assist those affected by the Akosombo Dam spillage. This generous donation was presented during a visit by the Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta to the affected areas within the North Tongu District on Friday, October 27.

In presenting the donation, Mr. Ofori-Atta said “As a family concerned about our affected brothers and sisters, the Ministry of Finance, in collaboration with the VRA, has provided a substantial amount of GHS2 million to support ongoing relief efforts. We also want to thank Ghanaians for their spontaneous response.”

“Clearly we are also prepared in terms of safe havens that had been put in place. So we are looking forward to supporting immediately as people have done and also looking long term to make sure that alternatives are provided.”

“The issue of returning to homes is not a simple decision because of the issues of health. And so we need to put something into place to have access to capital to ensure that people can construct much faster than otherwise.”

Mr Ofori-Atta also announced that long-term relief measures for the victims will be taken into consideration in the 2024 budget.

Divine Osborne Fenu, the District Chief Executive, expressed gratitude for this gesture.

Seji Saji Amedonu, Deputy Director-General of the National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO), reported that water levels have started receding, and it is estimated to take about a week for the water to fully subside at the current rate.

Mr. Amedonu emphasized the need for caution, stating, “Even when the water completely recedes, there will still be work to be done before people can return to their buildings due to the high level of water contamination.”

Staff of the Finance Ministry also donated an amount of GH¢50,000 towards the same course.

Source: Newsalertgh