The US Ambassador to Ghana, Virginia Palmer, has disclosed that the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) will contribute more than GH₵1.1 million to support the government’s relief efforts for those affected by the Akosombo Dam spillage.
She made this announcement during a media briefing at the launch of the US Global Water Strategy High Priority Country Plan in Accra on Friday, stating, “I am very pleased to announce that we will be providing just over GH₵1.1 million to support the government’s relief efforts for those affected.”
In a separate development, the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, representing the Ministry of Finance, has also donated GH₵2 million to assist individuals affected by the Akosombo dam spillage.
The contribution was made at the North Tongu District Assembly in Mepe, Volta Region, following Mr. Ofori-Atta’s visit to the affected areas on Friday. Additionally, staff from the Finance Ministry donated GH¢50,000 towards the same cause.
Mr. Ofori-Atta expressed his appreciation and stated, “Let us be encouraged. The Ministry of Finance, as a family concerned about what has happened to our brothers and sisters, working in collaboration with the VRA, has brought a total of GHS2 million to be able to support the relief efforts and to acknowledge the spontaneous response of Ghanaians.”
He also emphasized the need for long-term solutions to ensure that affected individuals have access to the necessary resources for faster recovery, especially in the context of health concerns that may impact their return to their homes.