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Some 26,000 persons have been displaced by the floods, according to the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO).

Olam Agri’s relief effort which was conducted in close collaboration with local authorities and community leaders, is intended to address the immediate needs of flood victims and provide nutritional support for persons dislodged by the floods in Mepe, Battor, and Adidome

The donation comprised a variety of food and nutritional items including rice, bread, biscuits, packaged foods, and drinking water.

Stephen Adeakye, HR Head, presented the items to community leaders and local authorities.

“This donation from Olam Agri and Nutrifoods is our contribution to the overall national effort to mitigate the plight of the people in the affected communities. The gesture underscores our determination to stand in solidarity with the communities affected by the spillage.

As businesses, we are keen on impacting the livelihood of the people we serve so we are resolute in our commitment to continue supporting the rebuilding effort by providing nutritional support and our deepest sympathies go to all those affected by this unfortunate disaster.” 

Reports from NADMO indicate that the floods have unleashed a wave of devastation across parts of the Volta, Eastern, and even the Greater Accra Regions affecting seven districts and rendering thousands of persons in communities along the banks of the Volta River homeless and dispossessed. 

The Member of Parliament for North Tongu, the Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, and the traditional leaders and Elders of the Mepe and Bator who received the items, expressed their gratitude to Olam Agri and Nutrifoods Ghana for supporting the relief efforts of the community.

Hon. Okudzeto Ablakwa said: “We are grateful for this kind gesture from Olam Agri and Nutrifoods. These food items are very much needed in these trying times and we are happy that some companies and individuals have heeded our calls for help and are coming in with donations.”