The National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO) in the Savannah Region has delivered relief supplies to communities in the Bole District that were recently affected by conflict in Gbiniyiri.
The donation, made on September 30, 2025, included 60 bags of rice, 15 cartons of cooking oil, 100 buckets, and 150 plastic cups. Beneficiary communities were Flemayiri, Bale, and Horiyiri.
Speaking to media in Bole, the Savannah Regional NADMO Director, Zakaria Mahama, said the Gbiniyiri clashes had forced many residents to flee their homes, with some crossing into Côte d’Ivoire in search of safety.
“The conflict displaced a significant number of people and disrupted their livelihoods. Farming activities and livestock rearing were badly affected, which has deepened the hardship in these areas,” he explained.
Mr. Mahama said the government has called on displaced residents to return home, and many have since begun resettling. NADMO, he noted, has been visiting the affected communities to assess the situation and provide reassurance.
According to him, the current support was made possible through contributions from former President John Dramani Mahama, NADMO, and the Ministry of the Interior. He assured residents that the items would be shared fairly among those most in need.
“We know many communities are still affected, but support will continue to be provided gradually as resources become available,” he added, promising more visits and donations to other hard-hit areas in the coming days.
Some residents welcomed the gesture with gratitude. In Bale, a beneficiary, Janet Konetey, said NADMO’s assistance was helping families cope with food shortages. She also expressed appreciation to former President Mahama, describing him as “a man who truly loves Ghana” for consistently showing care for their community.
At the same time, she raised concerns about animals grazing on their farms, which has worsened their plight. She appealed for further support from government agencies and benevolent individuals, particularly in the area of livelihood restoration and food security.
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