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Ray of hope for Appiatse community
There is ray of hope for the people of Appiatse as the Government has given the assurance to reconstruct the entire Community which was completely destryed by heavy explosion last Thursday.
Also, some well-meaning Ghanaians, institutions and individuals have donated cash and other items for the upkeep of the victims.
The vice president, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia on behalf of the Government donated GH¢200,000 and assured that all the medical bills would be borne by the state.
At the time of filing this report, plans were underway by the Ministry of Works and Housing, and the State Housing Company to see how best the community could be reconstructed.
The Ghana National Petroleum Corporation Foundation, led by Executive Director, Dr Dominic Eduah also visited the sites and pledged to build schools in the community.
Meanwhile, Future Global Resources (FGR), Bogoso, has also offered their resettlement camp to the Prestea- Huni Valley Municipal Assembly (PHMA) to accommodate the displaced Appiatse community.
In an interview with The Spectator, the Municipal Works Engineer, Mr Kojo Scott, explained that, after a stakeholders’ meeting, theAssembly, decided to move the displaced persons to the new site due to the increase in numbers and also to provide them with better accommodation.
He said the Red Cross Society had provided some tents for households while FGR also gave bigger tents each containing 10 beds to other individuals and another building with a bigger space to also accommodate the youth.
“There is also a conference room, a clinic and another room with bigger screen to provide entertainment. We have a wash room, offices, a warehouse, a hand pump and mechanised bore holes. The military and police are here to beef- up security 24 hours.Again, we have a committee comprising opinion leaders. There are also street lights to improve security at the camp.” Mr Scott told this reporter.
The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) of PHMA, Dr. Isaac Dasmani also in a press statement copied to The Spectator confirmed that, “a temporary camp (residence) comprising tents and built structures have been erected for the displaced persons pending the reconstruction of the Appiatse community, and ready for habitation by the displaced.”
He added “The camp is 90 percent complete. We believe that as we move them in community life will fully bounce back in the Camp, which is located within the site of the Dumase Resettlement Project, about five minutes walk away from Appiatse community”.
Dr Dasmani expressed his thanks to Future Global Resources for giving out their resettlement project site to be used as a camp, and all other organisations for their immense support so far, stressing “ let’s continue to donate in support of the people of Appiatse.”
Appiatse, near Bogoso, was hit by explosion last Thursday, January 20, that killed 13 people with several others sustaining various degrees of injury.
From Clement Adzei Boye, Appiatse
The Heartfelt Philanthropy Network and fellows of Elevate Africa Fellowship have visited the Street Academy in Accra to support its efforts to improve the welfare and development of children.
The visit formed part of efforts by the organisations to give back to the community and promote opportunities for children through education, healthcare and other social support programmes.
Ms Yvonne Abba-Opoku, Founder and Director of the Heartfelt Philanthropy Network, said the organisation had supported the Street Academy since 2019 because of its commitment to serving vulnerable children. Read More.
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Alberta Afia Asomaniwa Akoto, popularly known as “Landlady,” has declared her intention to contest as the Parliamentary Candidate for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Okaikwei North Constituency.
In a statement shared on Friday, Ms. Akoto said Okaikwei North has been her home for more than 40 years, where she has lived among the people, shared in their joys and challenges, and built lasting connections with the community.
“I am in the race because I believe our community deserves dedicated service, a listening ear and a strong voice. I am ready to work with you, listen to your concerns and help build a brighter future for Okaikwei North,” she said.
“Dear Okaikwei North, your girl is here one of your own, ready to serve,” she added.
Ms. Akoto said service is not just a responsibility but a commitment to the people and the community they call home.
Having dedicated herself to serving and supporting the people of the constituency, she said she wishes to continue the journey of service with renewed commitment, greater dedication and a stronger vision.
Her vision, she noted, is to build on the progress made, listen to the concerns of the people, empower the youth, support women, create opportunities and champion development that benefits every community in the constituency.
“I believe that together, we can build a stronger, more prosperous and inclusive Okaikwei North,” she added.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
