The Ghana Chamber of Mines and its members have donated relief items valued at over GH¢2 million to the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) to support thousands of Ghanaians affected by the recent devastating floods across the country. The donation forms part of the Chamber’s commitment to standing with affected communities during times of national crisis.
The relief package includes 1,500 mattresses and blankets, 1,000 cartons of baby food, 500 bags of rice, maize, gari, sugar and beans, 1,800 bottles of cooking oil, 1,000 pairs of Wellington boots and gloves, as well as detergents, disinfectants and bleach to assist victims as they rebuild their lives.
Presenting the items on behalf of the Chamber, Chief Executive Officer Ing. Dr. Kenneth Ashigbey expressed sympathy to families who lost loved ones and those whose homes, businesses and livelihoods were destroyed by the floods. He said although the items could not replace what had been lost, they were intended to provide practical support and hope to affected families as they recover.
Receiving the donation on behalf of the Government of Ghana, the Deputy Minister for the Interior, Ebenezer Okletey Terlabi expressed gratitude to the Ghana Chamber of Mines for what he described as a timely demonstration of corporate citizenship and national solidarity.
He noted that the floods had claimed lives, destroyed property and left many families struggling to rebuild their lives after the disaster. He said that in moments of national crisis, the strength of a nation is measured not only by the actions of government but also by the willingness of individuals and corporate institutions to support those in need.
According to the Deputy Minister, the Chamber’s donation reflects the private sector’s commitment to standing with the people of Ghana during difficult times.
He said government, through NADMO, would continue to mobilise relief support for flood victims but stressed that broader support from corporate organisations and other stakeholders remained essential to meeting the needs of affected communities.
The Deputy Minister assured the Chamber that the relief items would be distributed transparently, fairly and to those who need them most, adding that the donation would significantly support ongoing humanitarian efforts.
He further called on the nation to draw lessons from the recent floods by strengthening disaster preparedness measures, particularly early warning systems, to enable communities to take precautionary action before disasters occur.
“The Ghana Chamber of Mines has demonstrated that the private sector stands with flood victims during difficult times,” he said, urging all stakeholders to work together to build a safer and more resilient Ghana.
In his remarks, Dr. Ashigbey also called for collective action to address the underlying causes of flooding, including illegal mining, building on waterways and poor waste management. He urged Ghanaians to adopt a stronger culture of prevention, accountability and environmental stewardship to reduce the impact of future disasters.
The Chamber appealed to NADMO to prioritise mining host communities during the distribution of the relief items while ensuring that support also reaches other affected communities across the country in a transparent and equitable manner.
