Accra (Greater Accra), 4 March 2000
The government of Ghana on
Friday flew relief items worth over 100,000 dollars to victims of the
catastrophic floods in Mozambique.
The items included 300 bags of rice, 300 bags of maize, 30 bales of
used clothing and 1,000 pieces of blankets.
A five-member delegation led by Commodore Steve Obimpeh, Member of
Parliament for North Dayi, accompanied the items which were flown on board a
chartered cargo aircraft.
He is also carrying a message from President Jerry Rawlings to
President Joachim Chissano.
Briefing newsmen, Mr Victor Gbeho, Minister of Foreign Affairs,
described the donation as "an expression of solidarity from the people and
government of Ghana to their brothers and sisters in Mozambique in their
moments of pain and sorrow."
He said the government is concerned that such a calamity should strike
at a time when developing countries need to commit their energies and resources
to nation building and development.
Mr Gbeho noted that the floods have not only resulted in an immense
loss of life and property but also caused massive destruction to the economy
and infrastructure that would require a huge injection of external support to
rehabilitate.
The foreign minister appealed to other nations to extend humanitarian
assistance to the people of Mozambique.
Commodore Obimpeh noted that not long ago Ghana experienced a similar
disaster, although not of that magnitude, and found it difficult to mobilise
support.
This not withstanding, Ghana has to extend a hand of support to her
brothers and sisters in Mozambique.
The other members of the delegation are Nana Paddy Acheampong from the Ministry
of Tourism, Mr Eben Dosoo from the National Disaster Management Organisation
(NADMO), Mr Peter Taylor from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Major K. Adu
(rtd) from the National Mobilisation Programme.
The staff at the High Commission in Maputo will join the delegation.
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Ho (Volta Region), 4 March 2000
The Volta Region
Secretariat of the National Democratic
Congress has commended Vice-President John Atta Mills for his decision to seek
nomination to become the party's flagbearer in this year's presidential
election.
A press release signed by
Mr J.K. Nunyuie, Regional Chairman, said the NDC in the Volta Region would like
to assure Professor Mills of its unflinching support and commitment for a
resounding victory for the party in the December elections.
The statement said Prof.
Mills has proven his ability for hard work, dedication and high level of
competence to qualify him to lead the country.
The statement also
commended the decision of the party leadership in selecting the Volta Region to
host the millennium congress, which is expected to endorse Prof. Mills'
candidature.
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