Vice President Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang was at Avenor this morning with the Minister for the Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak and the Greater Accra Regional Minister, following the collapse of a building.
She was at the scene to receive firsthand briefings from the emergency response teams on the ground.
According to her, she received briefing that two individuals had been rescued, while efforts were ongoing to reach others believed to be trapped under the rubble.
On behalf of Government, she extended her deepest sympathies to the victims and their families.
She commend the Ghana National Fire Service, the Ghana Police Service, the National Ambulance Service, the Metropolitan Assembly, and all other emergency personnel for their swift response and dedication to the rescue operation.
She also expressed her special appreciation to the residents and ordinary citizens who immediately stepped forward to assist before and after the emergency teams arrived.
The Vice President noted further that the focus of government now remains on rescuing more potential victims and supporting those affected.
“Moving forward, we also need to place greater importance on prevention. Rules and regulations exist to protect lives and property, and we must all be willing to comply with them and support their enforcement. Proper planning and adherence to building standards and safety regulations governing construction and land use are essential to reducing such incidents,” she added.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana