The National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO) in the Oti Region is appealing to the government to provide vehicles, motorbikes, and other logistics to help enforce life jacket regulations on the Volta Lake.
According to the Krachi West Municipal NADMO Director, Awudu Gariba, the lack of transportation makes it difficult for officers to reach remote island communities, hampering efforts to ensure safety on the lake.
In an interview with Adom News, NADMO officers responsible for lake safety currently struggle to conduct regular monitoring and public education due to mobility challenges.
Mr. Gariba explained that providing logistics would enable officers to visit more fishing communities to educate residents about the importance of wearing life jackets.
So far, about fifteen communities in Krachi have received life jackets, with plans underway to extend the distribution to 42 more island communities.
He commended Vice President Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang and the government for their swift response following a recent tragedy in which a canoe traveling from Okuma-Akura to Debume Kope capsized, claiming 16 lives, including children.
During her visit to the affected community, the Vice President, together with the Transport Minister and the National NADMO Director, donated about 200 life jackets and other relief items to victims and their families.
Mr. Gariba emphasized that the provision of motorbikes and vehicles would significantly improve NADMO’s ability to monitor compliance and enhance safety along the Volta Lake.
Source: Obrempongba K. Owusu
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