The Ghana Chamber of Mines has presented relief items to National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO) to support victims of the recent floods across the country as Government calls for a collective disaster response.
The items, worth about 2 million Ghana Cedis, included mattresses, bed sheets, bags of rice, Wellington boots, hand gloves, beverages, among others.
Presenting the items on behalf of the Ministry of the Interior, the Deputy Minister for the Interior, Hon. Ebenezer Terlabi, commended the Chamber and its member companies for standing with affected families in times of crisis.
“The recent floods have had a devastating impact on many families and communities. Homes and livelihoods have been destroyed, businesses disrupted, and most painfully, precious lives have been lost,” the Deputy Minister noted.
He added that for those affected, the disaster meant more than property loss because families have been forced from their homes, children have had their education disrupted, and many people are struggling to rebuild their lives.
The Deputy Minister praised the Chamber for consistently supporting national development and disaster response, citing its previous assistance to communities affected by the Akosombo Dam spillage.
He assured donors that the Government, through the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), will ensure “the relief items are distributed fairly, transparently, and to the people who need them most.”
The Deputy Minister also called for stronger partnerships in disaster management, stating that “Government cannot do it alone.” He urged other corporate institutions, faith-based organizations, and philanthropists to emulate the Chamber’s example.
While acknowledging the immediate support, the Deputy Minister stressed that long-term solutions are needed. He called for improved physical planning, effective drainage systems, protection of waterways, responsible waste disposal, and stronger early-warning systems to build a more resilient Ghana.
The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Chamber of Mines, Ing. Ken Ashigbey, consoled the affected people and communities. He called for support to strengthen NADMO so that it can do more preventive work to limit the effect of disasters in the country.
