The Volta River Authority (VRA) has extended a helping hand to individuals affected by the 2023 controlled spillage from the Akosombo and Kpong Dams.
The VRA donated relief items to the North District Assembly, which were then distributed to people in safe havens at Mepe, Battor, Tokpo, and Bakpa in the North Tongu, Shia-Osudoku, and Central Tongu districts.
The donation consisted of essential food items, including bags of maize, gari, beans, rice, boxes of oil, and mackerel. Benjamin Arhin Sackey, Director for Environment and Sustainable Development, presented these items to the District Chief Executive on behalf of the VRA, reaffirming the authority’s commitment to supporting those affected by the spillage.
Divine Osborn Fenu, the North Tongu District Chief Executive, expressed gratitude for VRA’s continuous support and the government’s dedication to ensuring full recovery for all affected individuals.
Mr Seji Saji, Deputy Director General (Technical & Reforms) at NADMO, highlighted that some individuals are still in safe havens and the donated items will sustain them until their livelihoods and properties are fully restored. The Ministry of Works and Housing is also constructing resettlement facilities in affected areas to accommodate those in safe havens and facilitate their return to normalcy.
The collaborative efforts of VRA, NADMO, and government agencies aim to provide holistic support to those impacted by the spillage. The distribution of relief items and ongoing initiatives demonstrate a commitment to aiding affected communities in their recovery process.
