GRIDCO Management after accessing the impact of the Akosombo Dam spillage in the Oti Region, have presented relief items to victims after collaborating with sister agency, VRA.
Among the items donated include; Rice 25kg (bag of 5) 110,Tomato Puree 210g (box of 24) 150, Oil 1Ltre (box of 12) 110, Mackerel 425g (box of 24) 45, Sardine 1258 (box of 50) 45, Sachet Water 500ml-500, Carbolic Soap (box of 72) 60,Washing soap (box of 36) 40, Dettol Antiseptic 500ml (box of 24) 10, T. Roll (bag of 32*2) 120, and Mosquito Nets-300, Sanitary Pads (box of 24) 170.
Addressing the media, Mr. Samuel Kow Acquah, the Acting Director, Office of the Chief Executive at GRIDCO pointed out that,the donation is being used to touch lives.
He stressed that GRIDCO as a corporate institution, it is their responsibility to support a national course to alleviate the plight of those in difficulties.
The Director-General of the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), Eric Nana Agyemang-Prempeh, who received the items on behalf of the government, NADMO and the affected people in the Oti Region, thanked the Management of GRIDCO for their support and assured that, the items would be distributed to only the affected people.
As a result of the devastated nature of the Akosombo Dam spillage, 6 Regions were affected However, all eyes were on Volta, Greater Accra and part of the Eastern Region.
Meanwhile, those at the upstream of the Akosombo Dam, were also affected a lot hence, GRIDCO’s decision to go to the aid of the affected people in the Oti Region.
GRIDCO management team present during the presentation comprises, Director HR & General Services, Mrs. Florence Adjei, Director, Office of Chief Executive, Samuel Kwo Acquah Jnr. and GRIDCO Corporate Communications team. Spillage Victims At Oti Region
