Appiatse Temporary Structures Ready: Relocation Of Victims Begins

Government through the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, has delivered on it’s promise to secure a safe haven for the displaced victims of the Appiatse and also save them from the torrents of the rain. Through a lot of collaborative efforts and the supervision of work on site, Hon. Benito Owusu-Bio, Deputy Minister for Lands and

Natural Resources said five more structures have been added to the initial 32, bringing the numbers to a total of of 37 structures, which he said have all been completely also refurbished with roofings, doors and windows, with carpets laid in each room and to shelter all the displaced people of Appiatse temporarily. Addressing the Media on

his unannounced visit to Appiatse on the 2nd May, 2022, Hon. Benito said that 800 victims of 125 households are being moved into the completed rooms while reaffirming that the official relocation day of the people from tents to the completed buildings still remains 4th May, 2022. The Deputy Minister also expressed his joy over the Citizen’s

enthusiasm also about moving into the newly renovated buildings and then hoped that on the actual day of final relocation, all 800 people would have moved from the tents to the temporary structures. our visit here today was just to ensure that all the necessary arrangements are put in place for a smooth transition on 4th May, 2022

on which we will come with the Hon. Samuel A. Jinapor to officially hand over the buildings to the people. I’m also happy with what I’ve seen today, most of them have moved in and gradually we hope that all will move in before we return on Wednesday” He assured that having completed the temporary structures, plans are also far

advanced to commence work on the main Appiatse site, adding that the tendering have been opened and the committee is almost done and soon the work will also begin. Hon. Owusu-Bio who is also the Chairman of the Appiatse Reconstruction Committee in his submission appreciated the support of his team and the Municipal

Chief Executive, Dr. Isaac Dasmani and also thanked Ghanaians for their generousity towards the Support fund and the people of Appiatse.On the accident which occurred on Monday 2nd May 2022, and which claimed the lives of a lady and his brother on Appiatse Bogoso road while riding a bicycle, Benito sent out some words of

condolences to the bereaved family, cautioning them to be more careful.“Our heartfelt condolences goes out to the bereaved family, we are very sorry for your loss but there is one thing you must realise, you live very close to the high way, wether you like it or not so please be extra careful and do ensure the saftey of your children, making

sure they don’t play by the roadside and outside the camp.”The Temporary structures were handed out to the Ministry by the Future Global Resources Company(FGR), to also aid government house the people of Appiatse temporarily as it gathers efforts and funds to reconstruct the Appiatse township which was razed by an explosion some months ago.