Accra: MTN Ghana is set to donate relief items valued at GHC2.5 million to support families and individuals affected by the recent flooding incidents in parts of Accra.
According to Ghana News Agency, the support will be provided in partnership with the Multimedia Group and the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) to bring relief to those whose lives were disrupted by the disaster. A statement jointly signed by Madam Adwoa Afriyie Wiafe, Chief Corporate Services and Sustainability Officer, and Madam Efua Falconer, Acting Senior Manager, Corporate Communications of MTN, stated that MTN Ghana and its partners would provide essential items to meet the pressing needs of affected households.
The relief items include student mattresses and blankets, mosquito coils and repellents, and food supplies such as rice, cooking oil, tomato paste, canned mackerel, sugar, spaghetti, and oats. Additionally, detergents and toiletries will be provided to help families maintain basic hygiene in their temporary living conditions.
The statement also mentioned that distribution will be done in collaboration with NADMO to ensure that support reaches the most affected communities. Mr. Stephen Blewett, the Chief Executive Officer of MTN Ghana, expressed solidarity with families impacted by the floods, noting the devastation caused to homes and lives.
Mr. Blewett emphasized MTN's commitment to standing with their communities during difficult times, stating that the support is a way to show care and bring comfort to affected families as they begin the journey to rebuild. The recent heavy rains caused widespread flooding in several parts of Accra, displacing many families and leaving others in urgent need of shelter, food, and basic care.
MTN Ghana's support is intended to complement ongoing national response efforts to assist affected communities. As recovery efforts continue, the company remains hopeful that their support will bring relief and encouragement to affected families as they take steps to rebuild their lives.