Also known as: NADMO · NADMO personnel · Keta Municipal Office of the National Disaster Management Organisation
National Disaster Management Organisation — disaster response agency that assesses damage and coordinates relief following emergencies including floods.
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… He said temporary relief items from the Member of Parliament, Municipal Chief Executive and NADMO were supplied to make victims safe adding that classrooms and mosques were designated as safe havens. …
We are with all flood victims – Hohoe MPJoy Online
The National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) has begun distributing food and other essential items to households affected by flooding in Hohoe in the Volta Region. …
NADMO begins relief distribution to over 4,000 households affected by Hohoe floodsJoy Online
The National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) has begun distributing food and other essential items to households affected by flooding in Hohoe in the Volta Region. …
NADMO begins relief distribution to over 4,000 households affected by Hohoe floodsJoy Online
The National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) is mobilising more than 1,000 mattresses to support residents affected by flooding in the Hohoe Municipality of the Volta Region. …
NADMO mobilises over 1,000 mattresses as relief efforts continue for Hohoe flood victimsJoy Online
The National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) is mobilising more than 1,000 mattresses to support residents affected by flooding in the Hohoe Municipality of the Volta Region. …
NADMO mobilises over 1,000 mattresses as relief efforts continue for Hohoe flood victimsJoy Online
… He said the government was working with the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) and other relevant agencies to provide immediate assistance to affected residents. …
Hohoe floods: Volta Regional Minister assures affected residents of government supportJoy Online
… He said the government was working with the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) and other relevant agencies to provide immediate assistance to affected residents. …
Hohoe floods: Volta Regional Minister assures affected residents of government supportJoy Online
… Volta Regional Director of the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), Pascal Agbagba, said the receding waters have allowed some residents who had sought refuge with relatives or at designated safe havens to return home. …
Floodwaters recede in Hohoe as residents begin returning home – NADMOJoy Online
… Volta Regional Director of the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), Pascal Agbagba, said the receding waters have allowed some residents who had sought refuge with relatives or at designated safe havens to return home. …
Floodwaters recede in Hohoe as residents begin returning home – NADMOJoy Online
The Volta Regional Director of the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), Pascal Agbagba, says that about 5,000 people have been affected by severe flooding in the Hohoe Municipality of the Volta Region following the overflow of the River Dayi. …
Hohoe flood: About 5,000 affected as NADMO begins emergency reliefMajority Leader James Agalga defended Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa's interdiction of an officer implicated in irregularities in the issuance of Ghanaian service passports, saying the minister acted appropriately and should not be held responsible merely because the alleged misconduct occurred within an institution under his supervision.
5 November 2026 · Joy Online →
Majority Leader James Agalga defended Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa's interdiction of an officer implicated in irregularities in the issuance of Ghanaian service passports, saying the minister acted appropriately and should not be held responsible merely because the alleged misconduct occurred within an institution under his supervision.
5 November 2026 · Joy Online →
The opposition New Patriotic Party has alleged that the government issued diplomatic and service passports to six individuals who used fabricated or inaccurate public service job titles, and has petitioned the US Embassy in Ghana requesting it strengthen verification procedures and deny visas to passport holders who cannot substantiate their stated positions.
2 November 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Ghana Meteorological Agency warns that a very strong El Niño event developing in the Pacific Ocean is likely to influence Ghana's weather into the first half of 2027, bringing hotter temperatures, prolonged dry spells and increased dust levels, with risks of sudden heavy rainfall and localised flooding in parts of southern Ghana.
1 November 2026 · Joy Online →
The New Patriotic Party has petitioned the United States to review its treatment of Ghanaian diplomatic and service passport holders, alleging that six individuals obtained travel documents using false or inaccurate official designations from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The NPP identified the applicants as claiming positions at NADMO and the Fisheries Commission that they do not actually hold.
30 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Health Service has activated its Ebola preparedness arrangements and conducted simulation exercises to strengthen the country's response capacity, following outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda. The GHS is monitoring developments across affected countries and has intensified surveillance and emergency planning.
27 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Researchers, regulators and civil society leaders have called for stronger community participation, tighter enforcement of environmental regulations and better ocean data systems, warning that pollution, coastal erosion and depleted fish stocks are threatening livelihoods along Ghana's coastline.
19 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa announced a $250,000 relief contribution from ECOWAS to support victims of June floods in Ghana. The funds, transferred to the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) for distribution, are intended to ensure an independent beneficiary selection process not directly involving government.
17 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa announced that ECOWAS's US$250,000 donation for victims of June floods has arrived and been paid to the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) for distribution, with government excluded from deciding which victims benefit.
16 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The German Ambassador to Ghana has called for coastal protection measures in the Volta Region to address both environmental encroachment and the social and economic challenges facing residents, emphasizing early intervention, community preparedness, and sustainable livelihood support.
16 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's Foreign Minister has released passenger manifests, receipts, and records of the GHc49.72m spent on evacuating compatriots from South Africa, inviting public and parliamentary scrutiny. The Minister rebuts minority allegations of misuse as "half-truths," noting he voluntarily disclosed accounts including donations from businessman Ibrahim Mahama and MTN.
15 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Minister for Local Government Mahama Ayariga visited victims of a fire outbreak at Kumasi Central Market that destroyed about 15 shops and stores last Friday night. The Minister attributed the persistent fires partly to delays in the market's redevelopment project and advised shop occupants to properly maintain electrical systems using qualified professionals.
13 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
Controlled water releases from Burkina Faso's Bagré Dam intensify flooding along Ghana's White Volta River, destroying crops, homes and livelihoods for farming communities. An international team of researchers is exploring science-based and nature-based solutions to find a lasting answer to the recurring annual problem.
12 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The government has assured traders affected by a fire at Kumasi Central Market of state support, with NADMO to assess damage and determine assistance needed. The fire destroyed 15 shops; the government has agreed to allow affected shop owners to temporarily restore trading spaces ahead of Christmas, pending structural safety clearance.
10 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana enacted the Security and Intelligence Agencies Act, 2026 (Act 1168) to replace the 2000 Act, modernising its security and intelligence architecture through strengthened regional and local governance, clearly defined intelligence agencies, and reinforced oversight of national security.
8 October 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama visited flood-affected communities in Hohoe Municipality to donate relief items and assess damage. According to NADMO, 5,140 people have been displaced and 412 houses affected by flooding caused by heavy rainfall that overflowed the River Dayi.
5 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
Duraplast Limited says a fire at one of its facilities on October 1 has been brought under control with no threat to operations. The company thanked emergency agencies and stakeholders for their support and announced it would resume work on Monday, October 5.
2 October 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama linked recent flooding in Hohoe to extreme weather patterns associated with climate change, visiting affected communities to present relief items including rice, mattresses and other supplies. The flooding, triggered by the River Dayi's overflow from heavy rains, affected more than 5,000 people and hundreds of homes in the municipality.
2 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Member of Parliament for Salaga North has called for immediate operationalisation of the National Disaster Management Fund, saying the delay is hampering NADMO's ability to respond to emergencies. His appeal follows recent flooding that displaced nearly 300 residents in North East Gonja District and more than 50,000 in Hohoe in the Volta Region.
2 October 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Dramani Mahama has toured communities in the Hohoe Municipality affected by flooding from the overflow of River Dayi following heavy rainfall in the Volta Region. According to the National Disaster Management Organisation, 5,140 people have been displaced and 412 houses have been affected across 11 communities.
2 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Floods triggered by the swelling Dayi River struck Hohoe municipality, displacing about 5,336 people across ten communities and affecting 4,218 households, though NADMO reports no damage to public infrastructure, schools or health facilities.
1 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Hohoe Constituency MP Thomas Worlanyo Tsekpo said all flood victims in the area would receive assistance and that talks are underway with the Works and Housing Ministry to assess the River Dayi banks to prevent future flooding. The Municipal Chief Executive announced fumigation and health screening for affected areas, while temporary relief items have been distributed and classrooms and mosques designated as safe havens.
30 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Disaster Management Organisation has begun distributing food and essential items including mattresses, mosquito nets, and cooking oil to households affected by flooding in Hohoe, Volta Region. NADMO identified over 4,000 affected households across about 400 houses and says each house will receive interim assistance while awaiting additional supplies from the national office.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Disaster Management Organisation has begun distributing food and essential items to households affected by flooding in Hohoe, Volta Region. Initial supplies include mattresses, food items, mosquito nets, mosquito repellent and cooking oil, with additional relief items expected from the national office.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Disaster Management Organisation is providing more than 1,000 mattresses to residents affected by flooding in Hohoe Municipality, Volta Region, as part of ongoing relief efforts.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Disaster Management Organisation is mobilizing more than 1,000 mattresses to support residents affected by flooding in the Hohoe Municipality of the Volta Region, supplementing relief items already provided to affected communities.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Volta Regional Minister James Gunu has assured residents affected by severe flooding in Hohoe of government support, as authorities mobilise relief items. The flooding in the Hohoe Municipality, caused by the River Dayi overflowing its banks, has affected about 5,000 people, with the Zongo community among the worst affected.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Volta Regional Minister has assured residents affected by severe flooding in Hohoe, triggered by the River Dayi overflowing its banks, that the government is working with NADMO and other agencies to provide immediate assistance. Relief items, expected to arrive by Monday evening or Tuesday, are being mobilised for distribution to affected communities.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Floodwaters in Hohoe Municipality, Volta Region have begun receding following the overflow of River Dayi, allowing residents displaced from over 400 homes to return. NADMO has provided emergency shelter, food, and relief items to more than 270 displaced persons across safe havens.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Floodwaters in Hohoe Municipality, Volta Region, are receding and residents displaced by overflow of the River Dayi are beginning to return home. More than 3,000 residents were displaced and over 400 homes affected, with NADMO providing relief items and shelter at designated safe havens.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →
About 5,000 people in Hohoe Municipality have been affected by severe flooding following the overflow of River Dayi, with the Zongo community among the worst hit. NADMO has begun emergency relief efforts, securing two safe havens accommodating over 270 people and distributing mattresses, rice, cooking oil, mosquito nets, and other essentials.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →