Salaga North MP calls for immediate implementation of NADMO fund
The Member of Parliament for Salaga North, Alhassan Mumuni, has called for the immediate implementation of the National Disaster Management Fund to provide the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) with the resources needed to respond effectively to emergencies.
Salaga North MP Alhassan Mumuni has urged the government to swiftly implement the National Disaster Management Fund. This call comes after recent flooding displaced nearly 300 residents in the North East Gonja District and over 50,000 in Hohoe, Volta Region. Speaking to journalists on October 2, the MP highlighted the fund's intended purpose under the NADMO Act, 2016 (Act 927), to provide a sustainable financing source for disaster management responsibilities.
He emphasized that the ongoing delay in operationalising the fund hinders NADMO's ability to effectively prepare for and respond to emergencies at the district level. Mr. Mumuni stressed that NADMO's mandate should include not just responding to disasters, but also prevention, preparedness, and swift emergency responses. He appealed to the government to resource the fund as soon as possible, enabling NADMO to have the necessary resources for operations.
Some district offices lack essential logistics, such as vehicles, for emergency operations, making it difficult for officials to reach affected communities. Adequate funding, the MP argued, would alleviate logistical and financial constraints, allowing NADMO to focus more on prevention and preparedness rather than solely reactive measures.
He emphasized that the recent flooding incidents underscored the importance of a well-resourced disaster management system capable of quick action when emergencies arise, urging the government to prioritize the fund's implementation.
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