The government has announced a coordinated national recovery and mitigation initiative following recent flooding, aimed at restoring affected communities and enhancing resilience against future flood events.
This initiative will be spearheaded by the Ghana Armed Forces, which will conduct a comprehensive clean-up and restoration operation focused on improving sanitation, reinstating public safety, and mitigating potential public health risks, including outbreaks of waterborne diseases.
During a press briefing on the National Update regarding the recent floods, the Director General of Joint Operations of the Ghana Armed Forces, Forster Okae-Yeboah, expressed gratitude to private sector partners for their support, which includes the provision of logistics, equipment, and technical expertise to bolster ongoing recovery efforts.
He further emphasized that enforcement measures will be integral to the initiative, including the removal of structures situated within waterways or those identified as posing immediate safety hazards, as part of efforts to restore order and decrease future flood vulnerability.
The government has reaffirmed its commitment to the recovery program, which is supported by a GH¢350 million allocation for emergency relief, reconstruction, and long-term flood mitigation strategies. The spokesperson for the President, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, assured that all displaced individuals will receive assistance as affected communities are restored.
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