By Kingsley Mamore
Dambai (O/R), Sep 4, GNA-Mr. Albert Akuka Alalzuuga, Deputy Director-General of the National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO), has called on officials to play a crucial role in bridging policy and action to build a resilient future for their communities.
Mr. Alalzuuga made the remarks during an orientation workshop on the Reactivation of Disaster Volunteer Groups (DVGs) for the Oti Regional Directorate, Municipal and District directors at the Oti Regional Co-ordinating Council (ORCC) in Dambai.
Addressing the participants, the Deputy Director General in charge of Communities Empowerment and Livelihoods Support, said the workshop was to bring renewed attention to NADMO’s management of disasters in the country, underscoring the rejuvenation of NADMO’s approach.
According to him, government has placed renewed emphasis on grassroots participation and resilient building, recognizing the vulnerability of communities to disasters.
Mr. Alalzuuga explained that, the regional and district directors would spearhead the identification of hazards hotspots, supervise the formation of volunteer groups and ensure adherence to guidelines, emphasizing integrity, non-partisanship, proximity and skills diversity.
He encouraged participants to actively contribute, reflect on the practicalities of implementation and take ownership of the process in their respective districts.
The Oti Regional Minister, represented by a keynote speaker, has emphasized the importance of enhancing disaster preparedness and response capabilities in the region.
In a speech delivered to stakeholders, Mr. John Kwadwo Gyapong, the Minister highlighted some objectives to achieve the goal.
These include enhancing disaster preparedness and response capability, fostering community resilience and sustainability, and providing support to affected communities by disasters.
Mr. Gyapong encouraged active participation, collaboration and commitment from all members, emphasizing that together, they could make a difference and build a safer and more resilient community.
Mr. Foster Dzre, Oti Regional Director of NADMO, expressed gratitude to the Director-General of NADMO and the government for organizing an enlightening programme to equip them with the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively utilize DVGs in disaster management.
He again praised the Deputy Director -General and his team for their capacity building of NADMO directors in the Oti Region.
Mr. Shadrach Njebi, Krachi Nchumuru District Director of NADMO, also expressed thanks to authorities on DVGs training.
He noted that the volunteer groups would provide first-hand information, enabling NADMO to respond effectively to disasters.
Mr. Njebi said the initiative would significantly improve disaster preparedness and response efforts in the Krachi Nchumuru District.
The director appealed to the District Assemblies Ministries, Department, Agencies and philanthropists to support NADMO in times of need.
This collaboration, he said, will enable NADMO to effectively carry out its mandate and response to disasters in the Oti Region.
GNA
Edited by: Maxwell Awumah/Christian Akorlie