President John Dramani Mahama has directed the immediate release of Ghc300 million from the Contingency Fund to support flood relief and mitigation efforts following flooding in Accra and other parts of the southern sector.
“Release Ghc300 million immediately to finance urgent flood relief and mitigation efforts,” he directed the Minister for Finance.
According to the directive, Ghc150 million will go into immediate relief support for affected individuals and communities, while the remaining Ghc150 million will be used for flood mitigation works.
The President has also ordered the deployment of the Ghana Armed Forces and Police Service to assist NADMO and other agencies in ongoing rescue and relief operations.
“Deploy personnel of the Ghana Armed Forces and Police to support NADMO and other security services in the rescue and relief operations,” he said.
