In Parliament on Wednesday, Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta presented the government’s Budget Statement and Economic Policy for the 2024 Financial Year. He disclosed that GH¢220 million has been allocated by the government to aid the communities impacted by the Akosombo spillage and floods in the Oti, Savannah, and Bono-East Regions.

“Mr. Speaker, Government has budgeted an amount of GH¢220 million to support the relief phase for the communities affected by the Akosombo spillage as well as floods upstream in the Oti, Savannah, and Bono-East Regions,” Mr. Ofori-Atta stated.

The Minister of Finance announced that more funds would be provided by the government through the Ministry of Agriculture to aid in the restoration of livelihoods during the restoration phase.

“We have requested funding from the World Bank under the IDA Crisis Response Window (CRW) to support the resettlement of the victims, restoration of livelihoods, compensation and reconstruction of infrastructure in the affected communities,” he added.

The Finance Minister expressed his gratitude to God, the President, and the organizations and people who have shown empathy and support for the affected families over the fact that no one has died as a result of the flooding incident caused by the Akosombo dam spill.

“I convey the sincere appreciation of H.E. The President and the entire Government to all groups and individuals who have empathised with, and supported the affected families. It is in this same spirit that we must continue to be grateful to God that no lives have been lost due to the devastating spillage from the Akosombo Dam.”