By: Nana Appiah Acquaye
MTN Ghana will
donate relief items valued at GH¢2.5 million to support families and
individuals affected by the recent flooding in parts of Accra. The support,
which will be provided in partnership with the Multimedia Group and the
National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), aims to bring immediate
relief to people whose lives have been disrupted.
As part of this
response, MTN Ghana, together with its partners, will provide essential items
to meet the pressing needs of affected households. These 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.
Detergents and
toiletries will also be provided to help families maintain basic hygiene in
temporary living conditions. Distribution will be done in collaboration with
NADMO to ensure that support reaches the most affected communities.
Speaking on the
planned donation, the Chief Executive Officer for MTN Ghana, Stephen Blewett,
expressed solidarity for families impacted by the floods. “We are heartbroken
by the devastation caused by the flooding. Many families have lost their homes,
their belongings, and their sense of normal life,” he said.
“At MTN, we
believe in standing with our communities, especially in difficult times. This
support is our way of showing care, bringing some comfort, and reminding
affected families that they are not alone as they begin the journey to
rebuild,”
he added.
The recent
heavy rains caused 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. Through the partnership with the Multimedia Group and
NADMO, the company is working to ensure that help reaches those who need it
most.
As recovery
efforts continue, MTN Ghana remains hopeful that this support will bring relief
and encouragement to affected families as they take steps to rebuild their
lives.
