Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has stepped forward once again to support recovery efforts at the Kantamanto Market following a recent fire disaster. His latest contribution includes the donation of 250 packets of roofing sheets, totaling 5,000 individual sheets, along with ridge caps to assist affected traders in rebuilding their stalls.The roofing materials were presented on Dr.

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Bawumia’s behalf by former Greater Accra Regional Minister, Daniel Nii Kwartei Titus Glover, and his delegation. This follows an earlier financial donation of GH¢200,000 from Dr. Bawumia aimed at easing the financial strain on the traders as they recover from the fire’s impact.

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Speaking during the donation, Titus Glover emphasized the need for market traders to prioritize insurance coverage to protect their businesses against future disasters.“The frequency of fires in this market calls for proactive measures. Insurance can help mitigate losses in such unfortunate events,” he stated, urging traders to take risk management seriously.

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He also stressed the importance of enhanced security measures at the market, revealing that Dr. Bawumia had pledged to install CCTV cameras to improve surveillance once reconstruction is completed.“Dr. Bawumia is committed not only to helping rebuild the market but also to ensuring its long-term security. That’s why he will be supporting with the installation of CCTV cameras after the reconstruction is done,” Glover reiterated.

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Yaw Sarpong, the Financial Secretary of the Kantamanto Market, expressed profound gratitude for the continued support from the former Vice President.“We deeply appreciate Dr. Bawumia’s generosity. His contributions have significantly aided our efforts to rebuild and recover from the fire,” Sarpong remarked.

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