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Dennis Nartey

2026-06-102026-09-13

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  1. September 2026
  2. Joy Online

    Speaking during an assessment of the impact of the flooding on affected communities on Wednesday, September 9, the Greater Accra Regional Director of NADMO, Dennis Nartey, said the areas beneath the dam were deliberately reserved as buffers during the construction of the facility

    Weija Dam flooding will persist without political will to relocate residents – NADMO
  3. July 2026
  4. NADMO, Zoomlion launch drain clearing to prevent flooding in Accra

    1. Business & Financial Times

      Addressing the media during the exercise, the Greater Accra Regional Director of NADMO, Dennis Nartey, said the campaign was introduced in response to the growing impact of poor waste disposal on flooding across the region.

      NADMO, Zoomlion launch multi-site drain clearing exercise to curb flooding in Greater Accra
    2. Joy Online

      Addressing the media during the exercise, the Greater Accra Regional Director of NADMO, Dennis Nartey, said the campaign was introduced in response to the growing impact of poor waste disposal on flooding across the region.

      NADMO, Zoomlion launch multi-site drain clearing exercise to curb flooding in Greater Accra
  5. June 2026
  6. Joy Online

    Speaking on Joy FM’s Midday News on Wednesday, June 24, the Greater Accra Regional Director of NADMO, Dennis Nartey, confirmed that a report on the identified structures had been completed and submitted, paving the way for demolition exercises.

    Three of 16 unsafe structures in Accra demolished; Tema Kaiser Flats next – NADMO
  7. Joy Online

    Speaking during an interview on Joy FM’s Midday News on Wednesday, June 24, the Greater Accra Regional Director of NADMO, Dennis Nartey, explained that the structure earmarked for demolition is directly connected to the building that collapsed and therefore poses a potential dang

    National Security yet to give green light for demolition of unsafe Avenor structure – NADMO
  8. Joy Online

    Following the tragedy, the Greater Accra Regional Director of the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), Dennis Nartey, indicated that efforts would continue to clear debris and secure the area.

    Three weeks after deadly collapse, unsafe Avenor building awaits demolition
  9. Joy Online

    The Greater Accra Regional NADMO Director, Dennis Nartey, says the structures pose a significant risk to occupants and could collapse if urgent action is not taken.

    Tension in Tema as occupants oppose demolition of Kaiser Flats over safety risks
  10. Joy Online

    Meanwhile, the Greater Accra Regional Director of NADMO, Mr Dennis Nartey, and Zoomlion’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Madam Sophia Kudjordji, have reiterated that many flood incidents are caused by human activities, particularly indiscriminate waste disposal.

    Dredge Masters intensifies anti-flood efforts, warns encroachment hindering drain maintenance
  11. Zoomlion, NADMO, partners begin three-day Accra flood cleanup

    1. Business & Financial Times

      Dennis Nartey, said the collaboration between NADMO, Zoomlion, FeDEMS, Dredge Masters, Police, Fire Service and MMDAs demonstrates a collective commitment to addressing one of the major causes of flooding in the metropolis.

      Zoomlion, NADMO, FeDEMS, DML & Partners begin 3 day anti-flood clean in Accra
    2. Joy Online

      Dennis Nartey, said the collaboration between NADMO, Zoomlion, FeDEMS, Dredge Masters, the Police, Fire Service, and MMDAs demonstrates a collective commitment to addressing one of the major causes of flooding in the metropolis.

      Zoomlion, NADMO, FeDEMS, Dredge Masters and partners begin 3-day massive cleanup after Accra floods

Wednesday 9 September

  1. Weija Dam flooding will persist without relocating residents from buffer zones

    NADMO says flooding of communities downstream of Weija Dam will continue unless authorities relocate residents from areas originally designated as buffer zones, which have been encroached upon over time.

    9 September 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 2 July

  1. NADMO, Zoomlion launch drain clearing in Greater Accra

    The National Disaster Management Organisation and Zoomlion Ghana Limited conducted a multi-site drain-clearing exercise on July 1, 2026, across flood-prone areas in Greater Accra as part of a 12-week "No Do No Do" campaign to improve stormwater flow and reduce flooding risk ahead of rains. The initiative includes post-flood assessments, desilting exercises, and public education to curb indiscriminate waste dumping into drains.

    2 July 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Wednesday 1 July

  1. NADMO, Zoomlion launch drain clearing to prevent flooding in Accra

    NADMO and Zoomlion Ghana, partnering with other institutions, launched a multi-site drain-clearing exercise across Greater Accra's flood-prone areas as part of a 12-week "No Do No Do" campaign to improve stormwater flow and reduce flooding risk. The initiative combines post-flood assessments and desilting with public education to discourage indiscriminate waste disposal into drains.

    1 July 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 24 June

  1. NADMO demolishes three of 16 unsafe Accra structures

    The National Disaster Management Organisation has pulled down three of 16 unsafe buildings identified for demolition in Greater Accra, with six residential blocks at Tema Kaiser Flats among those awaiting demolition. Demolition of the remaining structures has been delayed by ongoing evacuation processes.

    24 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. NADMO awaits National Security clearance for Avenor building demolition

    The National Disaster Management Organisation is awaiting final clearance from National Security before demolishing a structurally weak building at Avenor in Accra, nearly three weeks after an adjoining structure collapsed and killed three people. The remaining section poses a potential danger to the surrounding community, though authorities must complete technical, legal, and inspection processes before proceeding.

    24 June 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Unsafe Avenor building awaiting demolition still stands

    Nearly three weeks after a building collapsed at North Industrial Area in Accra and killed three people, the adjoining unsafe structure earmarked for demolition remains standing, raising concerns about public safety. Despite initial assurances from authorities, debris removal has progressed but the building marked for demolition has not yet been taken down.

    24 June 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 18 June

  1. Kaiser Flats residents oppose demolition over safety concerns

    Residents of Kaiser Flats in Tema Community 4 are opposing plans to demolish six blocks of the historic post-independence housing complex, which authorities say are structurally unsafe with visible cracks and deterioration. The Greater Accra Regional NADMO Director warns the structures pose significant collapse risk, but residents argue the reinforced concrete buildings remain habitable.

    18 June 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 11 June

  1. Dredge Masters deploys equipment to desilt Accra drains during anti-flood exercise

    Dredge Masters Ghana Limited has intensified anti-flood efforts in the Greater Accra Region by deploying specialised equipment to dredge critical drainage channels, citing encroachment as a major hindrance to maintenance. The three-day clean-up exercise involves Zoomlion Ghana Limited, NADMO, the Ghana Police Service, Fire Service, and local assemblies; work has focused on flood-prone areas including Weija and near UPSA.

    11 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Zoomlion, NADMO lead three-day flood prevention clean-up in Accra

    Zoomlion Ghana Limited, NADMO, FeDEMS Group, and Dredge Masters Ghana Limited, working with the Ghana Police Service, Ghana National Fire Service, and MMDAs, launched a three-day cleaning and desilting exercise in flood-prone areas of Greater Accra including Roman Ridge, Mallam, Paloma, Circle, Kaneshie, and GBC, targeting major drainage channels and waterways to reduce flooding risk and improve rainwater flow.

    11 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Wednesday 10 June

  1. Zoomlion, NADMO, partners begin three-day Accra flood cleanup

    Zoomlion Ghana Limited, in collaboration with NADMO, FeDEMS Group, Dredge Masters Ghana, Ghana Police Service, Ghana National Fire Service, and MMDAs, has commenced a three-day clean-up and desilting exercise targeting major drainage channels and waterways in flood-prone communities within Greater Accra Region, running from June 10 to 12.

    10 June 2026 · Joy Online

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