Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, has indicated that an amount of GHC220 million has been allocated by the government to support the many families and communities affected by the Akosombo dam spillage.
He made this known when he presented the 2024 budget statement in Parliament.
Earlier, Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa noted that he would hope to hear of an adequate and fair allocation for resettlement and compensation for victims of the dam spillage.
Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta earlier contributed GHS2 million to assist the victims of the flood triggered by the Akosombo Dam spillage.
He presented the donation during a visit to the affected areas in the North Tongu District Assembly in Mepe, Volta Region, on Friday, October 27.
The donation was received by the District Chief Executive, Divine Osborne Fenu.
Mr. Ofori-Atta expressed his gratitude and encouraged unity, saying, “Let us be encouraged, Ministry of Finance, as a family concerned about what has happened to our brothers and sisters, working with the VRA, we have brought something substantial of GHS2 million to be able to support the relief efforts that are ongoing and to thank Ghanaians for their spontaneous response.”
Meanwhile, reports have it that some victims have begun return to their homes as the flood waters continue to recede.