Gunu Tours Flood-Ravaged Communities
The Volta Regional Minister, Hon. James Gunu, has completed a tour of flood-hit communities in the South Tongu District, Anloga District, and Keta Municipality to assess the extent of destruction caused by the recent floods and reassure victims of government’s commitment to ongoing relief and recovery efforts.
The assessment tour took the Minister and his delegation to Sogakope, Dabala Junction, Agbogblah, Atito, Fiaxor, and the lagoon receiving point in Keta, where they witnessed widespread devastation to homes, schools, roads, businesses, farmlands and other critical infrastructure.
Hon. Gunu was accompanied by the Volta Regional Director of the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), Mr. Pascal Agbagba, as well as the respective Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MDCEs) from the affected areas.
Speaking after the tour, the Regional Minister expressed sympathy to families whose homes and livelihoods have been affected by the floods, describing the situation as heartbreaking.
“My heart goes out to every family that has suffered loss or displacement during this difficult period,” he said. “I want to assure all affected residents that government remains committed to supporting them as relief efforts continue.”
The Minister said the visit provided an opportunity for government officials to engage directly with affected residents, assess their immediate needs, and gather firsthand information to support ongoing emergency response and long-term recovery planning.
He commended NADMO, the security services, health professionals, local authorities and community volunteers for their prompt response in assisting victims and helping to minimise the impact of the disaster.
“I commend NADMO, the security services, health workers, local authorities and volunteers for their swift response and dedication in these difficult times,” Hon. Gunu stated.
Beyond the immediate humanitarian response, the Minister stressed the need for long-term measures to reduce the impact of future flooding across the region. He noted that the disaster serves as a reminder of the importance of environmental protection, proper spatial planning and climate resilience.
According to him, authorities must strictly enforce planning regulations, prevent developments on waterways and invest in resilient drainage infrastructure to better protect vulnerable communities.
“Climate change is real, and we must all play our part in safeguarding our communities,” he said, urging residents and stakeholders to support efforts aimed at protecting the environment and preventing practices that increase flood risks.
The recent floods have left several communities in the Volta Region counting significant losses, with many families displaced and public infrastructure damaged. Government, through NADMO and other state agencies, has begun relief operations while assessments continue to determine the full extent of the destruction.
Hon. Gunu reaffirmed government’s determination to stand with affected residents throughout the recovery process, expressing confidence that collective efforts would help rebuild stronger and more resilient communities.
“Together, we will overcome this challenge and build a safer, stronger and more resilient Volta Region,” he assured.
Author: Joyce Owusu
