The Technical Director of Forestry at the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, Mr. Joseph Osiakwan, on Monday, June 29, 2026, represented the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Honourable Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, to present relief items to flood victims in Samreboi on behalf of President John Dramani Mahama, the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, and the Forestry Commission.

The donation, aimed at supporting families affected by the recent floods, comprised 20 camp beds, 200 pairs of Wellington boots, 100 raincoats, 600 cutlasses, 130 mosquito nets, 100 bags of rice, 50 boxes of cooking oil, 50 boxes of canned mackerel, and 50 boxes of canned tomatoes.

Presenting the items, Mr. Osiakwan said the donation was intended to assure the affected residents that they are not alone during this difficult period.

He noted that the Government and its agencies remain committed to supporting communities impacted by the floods.

Mr. Osiakwan also encouraged residents and community leaders to take the necessary steps to address the underlying causes of the flooding in order to prevent similar incidents in the future.

The ceremony was attended by the Board Chair of the Forestry Commission, Mr. Isaac Essien, Esq.; the Acting Executive Director of the Timber Industry Development Division (TIDD), Dr. Richard Gyimah; the Acting Executive Director of the Forestry Services Division (FSD), Dr. Gordon Kofi Sarfo-Adu; the General Manager of Samartex Timber Company, Mr. Ransford Quaidoo; and other Forestry Commission officials from the Asankragwa office.

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