By Edward Dankwah
Accra, July 12, GNA – The Africa West Area Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has donated humanitarian relief items valued at approximately US$300,000 to the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) to support victims of recent floods across the country.
The donation, presented to NADMO in Accra, comprised food supplies, clean drinking water, mattresses, blankets, mosquito nets and essential hygiene products to provide immediate relief to flood-affected families.
A statement issued in Accra said the items included 2,000 bags of rice, 1,000 boxes of cooking oil, 500 boxes of canned fish, 100 large sacks each of maize and gari, and 2,000 bags of sachet water.
Other items donated were 5,000 blankets, 5,000 mosquito nets, 5,000 student mattresses, 1,000 packs of toilet rolls, 200 boxes of sanitary pads and 200 boxes of baby diapers.
The relief items were received by NADMO for onward distribution to affected communities in the Greater Accra Metropolitan Area.
Additional consignments were allocated to Wassa Amenfi East in the Western Region and Dosukorpe in the Anloga District of the Volta region, following requests received from NADMO and the affected communities.
Speaking during the presentation ceremony, Elder Adeyinka A. Ojediran, General Authority Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, said the donation reflected the Church’s commitment to serving vulnerable people and following the teachings of Jesus Christ.
“Our faith teaches us to love our neighbours and serve those in need, and this donation is an expression of that discipleship,” he said.
Elder Ojediran noted that the floods had left many families vulnerable and underscored the need for food, shelter, and basic supplies to restore dignity and hope.
He said the intervention demonstrated the strong collaboration between the Church, NADMO and local communities, and expressed appreciation to government agencies, traditional leaders and volunteers for supporting humanitarian efforts.
“We urge that these items be used to bless the lives of those most affected. May they bring relief, comfort, and renewed strength. We reaffirm our commitment to continue working with NADMO and the Government of Ghana to support communities in times of need,” he added.
The Church noted that although the donation was valued at about US$300,000, its true significance lay in the positive impact it would have on the lives of beneficiaries through timely humanitarian assistance.
As part of its continuing commitment to community development and humanitarian service, the Church announced that members across Africa would participate in the annual All-Africa Service Project on August 15, 2026.
The initiative would see members dedicate at least three hours to community service activities, including environmental clean-up exercises, tree planting and other projects aimed at strengthening communities.
Major (Rtd) Dr Joseph Bikanyi Kuyon, Director-General of NADMO, expressed gratitude to the Church for its continued support for disaster response and recovery efforts in Ghana.
He described the Church as one of NADMO’s longstanding humanitarian partners and commended its consistent commitment to assisting vulnerable communities across the country.
“The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has been a consistent partner in supporting Ghana’s disaster management efforts. This is not the first time they have come forward to assist communities in need; their compassion and commitment to humanitarian service continue to make a meaningful difference,” Dr Kuyon said.
He stressed that effective disaster response depended on collaboration among government institutions, development partners and local communities.
“We appreciate the Church’s willingness to support and for responding swiftly to the needs of people affected by these unprecedented floods,” he added.
GNA
Edited by Lydia Kukua Asamoah