Olam Food Ingredients (Ofi) has provided food support to victims of the Gbiniyiri conflict in the Bole and Sawla-Tuna-Kalba Districts of the Savannah Region.
The company donated 200 bags of rice and 70 packs of tin tomatoes to support displaced families and security personnel working to restore peace in the area.
Speaking to journalists after visiting some of the affected victims who have returned to their homes, General Manager of Ofi Ghana, Raphael Yussif Amankwa, expressed concerns over the living conditions of the victims.
“It is very sad and unfortunate to see our people going through such anxiety. We came to pay homage to the chiefs and also to offer our small contribution to support them during this difficult time,” Mr. Amankwa said.
He emphasised that the company’s support extends not only to displaced residents but also to the security agencies working tirelessly to maintain order.
He noted that Ofi Ghana, formerly known as Olam Ghana, has been operating in the Bole and Sawla-Tuna-Kalba Districts for over three decades, primarily in the cashew sector, providing support to farmers and communities.
“When there is peace, our business runs smoothly. But in times of conflict, everything slows down drastically. We pray for peace to return so normal activities can resume,” he said.
“One other challenge I see lurking is a potential food insecurity because farms of the victims have been destroyed by animals and that is a threat to food security. I want to also appeal to the two feuding factions to lay down their arms and embrace peace,” Mr Amankwa noted.
