The Volta River Authority (VRA) says it has spent over GH¢20 million on relief items for residents affected by the Akosombo Dam spillage.
The Authority revelaed that the money was used to purchase foodstuffs, mattresses, and medical supplies.
A deputy chief executive officer of the VRA, engineer Ken Arthur addressing journalists said “VRA has also committed GH¢20 million to alleviate the adverse impacts on the affected communities as a result of the unavoidable spillage of excess water into the Akosombo Dam. We wish to assure the public that VRA will continue to monitor the situation and provide the needed support together with NADMO [National Disaster Management Organisation] and the other relevant agencies to ensure the well-being of the affected communities. We reiterate that no one will be left behind in this emergency situation.”
Contrary to claims that it failed to inform residents about the spillage before it was done, he said they informed and sensitised the people before the spillage was done.
“We took all the necessary steps to ensure that the Dam was not compromised, and we had all the emergency preparedness protocols in place to forewarn the potentially affected persons before the spill event started. I can say that it is the reason we have not recorded any casualties because the potentially affected persons had enough time to move away from the dangerous places.”
By: Rashid Obodai Provencal/Rainbowrdioonline.com/Ghana
