Citi FM and Channel One TV have made a significant impact in New Bakpa, Central Tongu District, by handing over a newly constructed market, gender-specific washroom facilities, and a mechanized borehole water system to residents displaced by last year’s Akosombo Dam spillage.
These essential facilities, developed with GH₵1.3 million in donations from Citi FM listeners and Channel One TV viewers, aim to aid the community in its long-term recovery from the devastating flood.
The Akosombo Dam spillage, managed by the Volta River Authority, forced thousands of residents to relocate and left many struggling with limited access to clean water, sanitation, and income opportunities.
This project by Citi FM and Channel One TV seeks to address these challenges directly, ensuring that residents have improved sanitation, access to clean water, and a local market to revive their economic activities.
Representing Managing Director Samuel Attah-Mensah, Mathew Idun, Head of Administration for Channel One TV, thanked the donors whose contributions made this initiative possible. He also encouraged the affected community members to remain hopeful and resilient in their journey toward recovery.
Togbe Sakpiti, Chief of Awadiokome, expressed deep appreciation for the intervention. He noted that while government support has been delayed, Citi FM and Channel One TV stepped in promptly to assist the community, offering vital resources at a time of need.
Gabby Hotorwodze, Member of Parliament for Central Tongu, called for additional government assistance and compensation for the victims, emphasizing the worsening living conditions since the spillage.
He noted that despite the efforts by Citi FM and Channel One TV, many affected residents still require support to fully rebuild their lives.
District Chief Executive Thomas Zonyra Moore was optimistic about the revenue-generating potential of the new market, stating that funds raised would help maintain and expand the facility.
This project in New Bakpa adds to a series of relief initiatives in the area aimed at providing long-term support to communities affected by the Akosombo disaster.
Citi FM and Channel One TV continue to demonstrate a commitment to public service, rallying their audiences and partners to contribute towards meaningful change and the betterment of Ghanaian communities.
