Mr. Adotey Collins Yeboah, a 24-year-old pupil teacher at Open Heaven Grace Academy in Mepe, located in the Central Tongu District of the Volta Region, is providing free tuition for students. This initiative, led by the JHS Three Mathematics Teacher, aims to support students who have been severely affected by floods.
Mr. Adotey, who also suffered losses due to the flooding, spoke with the Ghana News Agency (GNA) at the St Kizito Senior High School, which is serving as a shelter for affected individuals in the area. He is currently teaching Mathematics to the students at the shelter, as they have no other educational options. He explained that the Akosombo Dam spillage had caused widespread damage in the region, leaving him with no choice but to provide assistance.
Despite his personal losses, Mr. Adotey remains committed to helping more students who are seeking refuge at these shelters, particularly JHS three students, and is open to expanding the program as the situation develops.
Mr. Ahorsu Borlor Amos, the Assembly member for Mepe, emphasized the need for greater support to make life more manageable for the affected residents staying in these shelters. He expressed concerns about the slow pace of assistance from donors and well-wishers but remained hopeful that more philanthropic efforts would be directed to the area in the near future.
In discussions with the GNA, some affected victims voiced their concerns about the inadequacy of food supplies, water, proper sanitation facilities, and other necessities. The flood disaster has submerged schools and churches in the area, leading to significant hardships.
Various individuals, organizations, and government officials, including President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, have visited the affected areas to assess the situation and provide support.
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