Fidelity Bank and NADMO teams with the donated items
Fidelity Bank Ghana has demonstrated its unyielding commitment to social responsibility and community support by contributing GH¢100,000 worth of essential relief items to the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO).
The donation, which took place on Friday, October 20, 2023, at the NADMO emergency relief site in Adidome, Volta Region is to assist victims affected by the recent water spillage from the Akosombo and Kpong dams.
The donation made by the Bank’s Health, Safety, and Environment specialist, Ebenezer Gbolonyo, included high-density mattresses, blankets, bottled water, sachet water, mosquito nets, canned foods, sanitary pads, and other vital essentials.
The recent water spillage from the Akosombo and Kpong dams resulted in devastating flooding, displacing over 9,000 individuals and causing extensive damage to their homes, crops, and livestock.
The resultant floodwaters also disrupted critical services such as power supply, transportation, communication, and healthcare in the affected areas.
Mr. Gbolonyo, conveyed the deep empathy of Fidelity Bank for the affected communities and emphasized the bank’s commitment to providing support during times of need.
He commended NADMO for its swift response and coordination of relief efforts, underscoring that Fidelity Bank was profoundly moved by the plight of the flood victims, hence the decision to contribute to their relief efforts.
“We are deeply saddened by the plight of our fellow Ghanaians who have been affected by this unfortunate incident. As a responsible corporate entity, we felt obliged to support them in this difficult time,” said Mr. Gbolonyo. “We hope that our donation will help alleviate some of their suffering and bring comfort and relief to the affected families, assisting them in rebuilding their lives.”
Mr. Sedem Bright Amuzu, the North Tongu District Director of NADMO, expressed gratitude to Fidelity Bank for its generous gesture, assuring that the donated items would be distributed to the most vulnerable and needy individuals in the affected districts.
He also called upon other corporate entities and individuals to follow the commendable example set by Fidelity Bank and support NADMO’s humanitarian work.
Joining him in receiving the items was Mr. Thomas Moore Zonyrah, District Chief Executive of North Tongu, who also expressed heartfelt appreciation to Fidelity Bank for its generous and timely support.
Fidelity Bank’s magnanimous donation is a testament to its longstanding commitment to social responsibility and community support, particularly in times of crisis.
The bank remains dedicated to assisting the victims of the Akosombo and Kpong dams’ spillage in their journey to rebuild their lives.
A Business Desk Report