Total Ghana supports flood victims

Total Ghana Limited has presented relief items valued at over GH 7,000 to the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) to support the recent flood victims in the country.

The items which include cartons of mosquito repellants, blankets, 150 students mattresses, 20 pillows and among other valuable relief items, is in fulfillment of the company’s social responsibility programmes.

In the past few week parts of the country have experienced severe flooding, leading to loss of lives and property running into several thousands of Ghana cedis, and have displaced a great number of people who desperately need the support of the entire country.

Available check shows that over 25,000 people were affected with the flood, with four people reported death.

Currently, people are being sheltered at the Agona Swedru town hall and in some classrooms as relief items were yet to get to them.

Barbara Easmon, Communications Manager, Total Ghana, presenting the items said:” Government agencies, including the NADMO, have been doing their best to give the flood victims some form of relief; but it’s refreshing to see corporate bodies like Total Ghana Limited contribute to the relief effort.”

She explained that the company was moved by the images and heartbreaking stories of the flood victims and felt a need to do something about the situation.

“Total Ghana believes that even if they are not able to restore homes and properties that have been destroyed by the floods, “together with well-meaning individuals in Ghana, we can all help make it better by donating these relief items to the victims.

“We are encouraging other corporate organisations and individuals to join in this initiative for us all to give back to the flood victims.”

Mr. Asomaning Odei-Mensah,the head relief and reconstruction, NADMO, receiving the items expressed gratitude on behalf of the organisation and also on the flood victims, adding that this will go a long way to help alleviate the plight of the victims.

“Total Ghana is showing the way on how companies can come together as a force for good and give back to the communities in which they do business. This is an opportune time for all other oganisations to offer assistance to the people who need them at such critical times,” he said.