Member of Parliament for the North Tongu constituency, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has reportedly disbursed approximately GH¢150,000 to the Ghana Education Service in the district.The funds are intended to clear six months' rent advance for 167 teachers who have been displaced due to the Akosombo Dam spillage.

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In an interview with Citi News, the MP stressed the importance of providing financial support to the affected teachers to encourage them to return and resume their teaching duties.“My office has paid rent for 167 teachers who were displaced by the floods in order for them to return to teach our children. These are some of the innovations we’re embarking on to ensure our people are not left behind,” he said.

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Despite the resumption of school, it has been noted that not all children in the North Tongu district are currently attending. In response to this, ,Mr Ablakwa mentioned that his office has taken steps to support education in the area. They have supplied school bags, footwear, and other essential items to facilitate the education of the children in the district.

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“We’ve granted full scholarships to 50 student victims across various tertiary institutions,” he stated.Regarding St. Kizito SHS, where the largest number of displaced victims were accomodated, the MP stated that “teaching and learning have commenced, and painting and renovation works will be completed next week.”Mr Ablakwa also made an appeal to benevolent organizations to provide assistance to the victims affected by the floods.

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“The flood is no longer in the community. Yes, the water has receded, but the people are still homeless,” he bemoaned.In October 2023, the Volta River Authority spilled water from the Akosombo and Kpong dams to protect their integrity and maintain power supply. This action led to floods in over eight districts, with North Tongu being the epicenter and approximately 12,000 residents displaced.

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Many victims, whose properties were rendered uninhabitable, are still living in tents due to a lack of accommodation.To address this ongoing issue, the Member of Parliament (MP), Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, initiated a project to build a shelter in Mepe for 300 widows, aged individuals, and single mothers. As of now, the construction of the shelter is about 78% complete, and it is scheduled for handover in February 2024.

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This facility, serving as the second resettlement center in the constituency, comprises 50 rooms, washrooms, and an entertainment room designed exclusively for vulnerable women.

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