The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has presented relief items and financial assistance to 297 military personnel and civilian employees affected by the June 29 floods. The support was provided in collaboration with the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO).
Flood Relief Hits Home for GAF Personnel
The relief package included household items, additional uniforms, and financial support, jointly provided by GAF and NADMO. The items were handed over to the beneficiaries at a ceremony held at the Nicholson Stadium, Burma Camp, in Accra on Friday.
Lieutenant General William Agyapong, Chief of the Defence Staff, presented the relief items to the beneficiaries. He said the presentation reflected the Armed Forces' commitment to the welfare of its personnel and civilian staff and demonstrated solidarity with those affected by the disaster.
Military High Command Responds to Floods
The GAF has been at the forefront of relief efforts, supporting rescue operations under Operation BOAFO. The organisation deployed personnel and equipment to evacuate stranded residents, while NADMO coordinated emergency relief assistance for affected households.
Lt. Gen. Agyapong acknowledged that the relief package could not replace what beneficiaries had lost. However, he expressed the hope that it would ease their immediate hardship. Counselling services have been established at military hospitals to provide psychosocial support for affected personnel and their families.
GAF to Accelerate Burma Camp Redevelopment
The disaster has reinforced the Military High Command's resolve to accelerate the redevelopment of Burma Camp and El-Wak. This will enable more military personnel and civilian employees to reside within military barracks. Lt. Gen. Agyapong urged personnel to adopt similar environmental sanitation practices in their communities to help reduce flood risks.
The June 29 torrential rains triggered severe flooding in Accra and other parts of the country, destroying homes and property, displacing residents, and causing fatalities. The GAF and NADMO have been working tirelessly to provide support to those affected.
A New Beginning for Affected Personnel
The relief package includes essential household items, such as blankets, cups, plates, mosquito nets, mattresses, and buckets. Beneficiaries will also receive additional uniforms and financial assistance. The support is a testament to the commitment of the GAF to the welfare of its personnel and civilian staff.
The presentation of relief items marks a significant step towards recovery for the affected personnel. As they begin to rebuild their lives, the GAF's support will undoubtedly provide a sense of comfort and relief.
Source: Joy Online
