The National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), led by the Director General, Major Dr. Joseph Bikanyi Kuyon (Rtd), has visited the Fuveme community in the Anlo District following widespread destruction caused by tidal waves that breached the banks of the River Volta.
The incursion of seawater into the river has severely disrupted irrigation activities and led to a decline in fish populations, posing a significant threat to the livelihoods of farmers and fisherfolk in downstream communities.
The NADMO delegation, received by the Volta NADMO Regional Director, Mr. Pascal Agbagba, the District Chief Executive (DCE) for Anlo, Hon. Sandra Seyram Kpedor, and the Assemblyman for Fuveme, toured the affected areas and engaged stakeholders on sustainable, long-term solutions to the persistent tidal wave menace.
Addressing residents, Major Dr. Kuyon (Rtd) emphasised the urgency of the situation, noting that seawater intrusion into the River Volta required immediate intervention. He assured the community of the government’s commitment and external stakeholder support.
As part of immediate relief efforts, NADMO distributed essential supplies to support affected households. The items included 400 bags of rice, 350 bags of maize, 200 bags of peas, 150 cartons of cooking oil, 100 packets of soap, and 2,000 mosquito nets.
The delegation also included the Deputy Director General in charge of Operations, Hon. Teddy Addi-Safori, the Deputy Director General in charge of Technical Services, Mr. Ahmed-Rufai Aggudey, the Director of Operations, Col. Lawrence Ahli, the Director of Inspectorate, Mr. Richard Amo-Yartey and the Director of Fires, Mr. Godson Bill Ocloo.
Source:Mybrytfmonline.com
