The First Sky Group has demonstrated its commitment to corporate social responsibility by donating relief items worth GH₵1million and providing an insurance package totaling GH₵2.5million to victims of the Akosombo dam spillage.
This initiative is in response to the government’s call for assistance from corporate entities to help alleviate the suffering caused by the flooding.
The donated items, presented to the displaced flood victims at the Best Care Hotel in Battor, include 800 bags of rice, 250 mattresses, 2000 bottles of sunflower oil, sugar, sachet water, Milo, rolls of bread, sanitary items, toothpaste, toothbrushes, razor blades, buckets, clothing, bedsheets, towels, and rubber slippers among others.
During the handing over ceremony, Eric Seddy Kutortse, the Group Chairman, emphasized the importance of supporting the flood victims who were impacted by the dam spillage.
He acknowledged their sacrifices in preventing the country from experiencing severe power shortages and stated that the company was committed to providing a modern temporary structure to house those affected, freeing up classrooms for educational activities.
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Serene Insurance, Mercy Naa Koshie Boampong, announced in a letter to the Volta Regional Minister that an insurance package would be provided to the victims.
The policy, valued at GH₵2.5 million, would offer a benefit of GH₵5,000 per person payable to their dependents in the event of death resulting from the incident.
The First Sky Group, known for its philanthropic efforts, has previously supported kidney patients by covering their medical expenses for the past eight years.
The company has spent over GH₵30 million on the Free Dialysis Project and has also sponsored kidney transplant operations.
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has commended the First Sky Group for its exemplary service delivery and urged other Ghanaian companies to follow their example.
The President highlighted the Group’s efforts to establish a world-class kidney transplant facility in the country, which would greatly improve the quality of life for kidney patients.
The recent dam spillage, caused by excess water in the Akosombo and Kpong Dams due to heavy rainfall, has affected approximately 26,000 people and resulted in the destruction of properties and farmlands.
The affected communities include Battor, Tefle, Mepe, Sogakope, Adidome, and Anlo in the South, Central, and North Tongu districts of the Volta Region.
President Akufo-Addo, during his visit to the affected areas, assured the victims of continuous support and emphasized that government assistance was provided to all Ghanaians, regardless of their political or religious affiliations.
The President vowed to establish an inter-ministerial committee to coordinate government efforts in response to the tragedy. He also pledged a comprehensive solution to address the challenges faced by the affected farmers.
By Vincent Kubi