The National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) has donated relief items to victims of the recent Kasoa New Market fire outbreak in the Awutu Senya East Municipality. The donation was led by the Deputy Director General in charge of Protocol, Ms. Henrietta Asante, who visited the affected area to assess the damage and provide support.
According to MyJoyOnline, the fire outbreak occurred on January 4, 2026, destroying over 360 stalls and goods worth millions of Ghana Cedis. This incident marks the second fire outbreak at the same market in under a year, highlighting concerns about market safety and disaster prevention.
The relief items donated by NADMO include mattresses, blankets, and essential food supplies. The organisation is working closely with the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) to conduct safety audits in major trading centres and identify potential fire hazards.
NADMO’s Director of Inspectorate Unit, Richard Amo Yartey, emphasized the need for proactive disaster prevention measures, stating that the organisation is advocating for a more active role in approving and planning market structures to prevent future incidents.
The Awutu Senya East Municipality is set to become a test case for NADMO’s new approach to market safety, with plans to reconstruct the Kasoa New Market with fireproof materials and install fire hydrants. The Member of Parliament for Awutu Senya East, Phyllis Naa Koryoo Okunor, confirmed that technical experts are working on a comprehensive redesign of the market.
Source: MyJoyOnline, Graphic Online
Author: Korkor Anumu
