Vice President salutes institutions for rescue operation

Vice-President Aliu Mahama has commended the security agencies and other organisations who assisted in the rescue of victims of the June 27 floods.

A statement by the Office of the President signed by the Government Spokesperson, Ms. Elizabeth Ohene on Sunday, mentioned the Ghana Police Service, Ghana Armed Forces, National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) and Ghana National Fire Service.

The statement said Vice-President Mahama also expressed the government's gratitude to all those who assisted in diverse ways to save lives and minimize the losses suffered during the downpour. "The tragedy, avoidable and unfortunate as it was, once again brought to the fore the Ghanaian spirit of compassion and fellow feeling", the statement said.

Vice-President Mahama said NADMO has been tasked to receive and distribute relief items for victims of the flood and to assist bereaved families arrange decent funerals for those who lost their lives.

The statement said all donations should be directed to NADMO.