On Saturday, February 22, a devastating thunderstorm ravaged Jema and its surrounding areas, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake.
The storm inflicted severe damage on numerous household buildings, including: The local health post, the newly constructed Church of Pentecost and the Police station.
The extent of the damage has caused significant disruption to the community, emphasizing the need for swift relief efforts.
Electrical connections to homes and institutions were also disconnected due to extensive damage to power cables, plunging the community into further hardship.
In response to the disaster, the Member of Parliament for Aowin Constituency, Oscar Ofori Larbi, quickly dispatched a team, led by the Constituency Chairman of the NDC and accompanied by some party executives, to assess the extent of the damage.
Their mission was to provide a detailed situational report, enabling prompt action at both regional and national levels.
In in an interview, Mr Larbi explained that “As Member of Parliament, I extend my deepest sympathies to the people of Jema, sharing in their pain and standing firmly with them”.
“As an initial response, I have donated 10 packets of roofing sheets and nails to help alleviate the immediate impact of the disaster. I assure the people of Jema of my unwavering support and that of my government. Together, we will work tirelessly to restore normalcy and rebuild what has been lost in the shortest possible time,” he said.
Some victims of the disaster have expressed their deepest gratitude to their Member of Parliament for his swift action in assisting them.
Meanwhile, Mr Ofori Larbi has awarded a full scholarship to Ernest Junior Wilson, a Laboratory Technician at the Presby Clinic in Enchi.
This scholarship will enable Wilson to pursue a 4-year medical program at the College of Medicine and Allied Science (CoMAS) in Accra.
By covering the annual tuition fee of USD13,300, Ofori Larbi aims to enhance the clinic’s human resource capacity and support its goal of achieving hospital status.
Ernest Wilson expressed gratitude for the opportunity and pledged to serve the Aowin community upon completing his program.
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