MINISTRY SUPPORT FLOOD VICTIMS (PAGE 17)

STORY: Benjamin Xornam Glover, Bolgatanga

The Ministry of Women and Children’s Affairs on Wednesday presented food items for distribution to victims of the recent flood disaster that devastated the Upper East Region.
 The beneficiaries of the relief package — made up of 20 bags each of rice and maize, cartons of soap and a quantity of used clothing — were mostly women and children.
Presenting the items on behalf of the sector minister, Hajia Alima Mahama, the Upper East Regional Director of the Department of Women, Ms Paulina Abayage, noted that though the flood might have come and gone; the after effects were quite visible hence the decision of the ministry to come to the aid of the people.
She said although the items might not be enough to reach everyone, she was hopeful that the items would go a long way to mitigate the suffering of the people.
The Deputy Upper East Regional Minister, Mrs Agnes Asangalisa Chigabatia, who received the donation on behalf of the people, commended the ministry for its support and gave the assurance that the items would reach the beneficiaries.