A delegation from the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) has visited the China Afri Mall in Koforidua in the New Juaben South Municipality of the Eastern Region following a heavy downpour in the area.
The visit was prompted by a video circulating on social media alleging that the shopping mall had been flooded after the heavy rainfall.
However, the Deputy Director-General of NADMO in charge of Operations, Teddy Safori Addi, dismissed the reports after inspecting the facility, describing the situation as contrary to what had been portrayed on social media.
He expressed surprise at the condition of the mall, noting that the facility was dry and business activities were ongoing, with customers and traders going about their normal activities.
Mr. Safori Addi said NADMO was committed to working with the relevant authorities to find a lasting solution to the recurring flooding challenges in the area.
He disclosed that the organisation would collaborate with the Department of Urban Roads under the Ministry of Roads and Highways to seek the necessary approval for the construction of a bridge on the highway near the mall.
The proposed intervention is expected to help address recurring flooding incidents and reduce the challenges faced by residents and businesses in the area during periods of heavy rainfall.
Meanwhile, the Chief Executive Officer of Joy Industries Limited, Dr. Manfred Takyi, has expressed concern over the circulation of reports alleging that the China Afri Mall had been flooded.
Dr. Takyi lamented that the spread of what he described as misleading information had created unnecessary speculation about the condition of the facility.
The Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Joy Industries Limited, Dr. Harrison Tetteh, has also assured residents around the Kenkey Factory area and customers of the mall of management’s commitment to protecting lives and property.
He gave the assurance following the NADMO delegation’s visit to assess the situation after the recent heavy rainfall.
Dr. Tetteh reiterated management’s commitment to ensuring the safety and security of residents, customers and businesses within the surrounding community.
The NADMO visit forms part of efforts to assess the impact of the heavy downpour and address public concerns surrounding the reported flooding.
Source:Mybrytfmonline.com/Nhyiraba Solomon Nartey
