The Government of Ghana has established five specialised sub-committees to coordinate relief, recovery and long-term mitigation efforts following the recent floods that affected parts of Greater Accra and other regions.
The committees form part of a national post-flood mitigation task force set up by President John Dramani Mahama to streamline the country's response and improve preparedness for future flooding.
Speaking at a press briefing in Accra on Friday, July 3, Brigadier General Forster Okae-Yeboah, Director General of Joint Operations at the Ghana Armed Forces, said the new structure is designed to ensure effective coordination among government agencies, security services, Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) and other stakeholders.
The five committees are the Post-Flood Mitigation Committee, Early Warning Committee, Sanitation and Health Committee, Relief and Donations Committee, and Emergency Communications Committee.
Brig. Gen. Okae-Yeboah said the Chief of Staff is leading the overall recovery effort on behalf of the President.
"We shall not leave any stone unturned," he assured.
He explained that the Emergency Communications Committee will provide regular updates to the public on recovery operations, while the broader committee structure is intended to strengthen Ghana's resilience against future flooding through improved drainage systems, enhanced early warning mechanisms, better enforcement of planning regulations and stronger emergency preparedness.