Appiatse explosion : Relocation of victims into temporary structures begins

Government through the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, has delivered on it’s promise to secure a safe haven for the displaced victims of Appiatse and save them from the torrents of the rain.

Benito Owusu-Bio, deputy minister for Lands and Natural Resources said 5 more structures have been added to the initial 32, bringing the numbers to a total of 37 structures

The structures have all been completely refurbished with roofings, doors and windows, with carpets laid in each room to shelter all the displaced people of Appiatse temporarily.

Addressing the Media on his unannounced visit to Appiatse on 2 May, Benito said 800 victims of 125 households are being moved into the completed rooms while reaffirming that the official relocation day of the people from the tents to the completed buildings still remains 4 May, 2022.

The deputy minister expressed his joy over the Citizen’s enthusiasm about moving into the newly renovated buildings and hoped that on the actual day of final relocation, all 800 people would have moved from the tents to the temporary structures.

“Our visit here today was just to ensure that all the necessary arrangements are put in place for a smooth transition on 4 May, 2022 on which we will come with the Samuel A. Jinapor to officially hand over the buildings to the people. I’m happy with what I’ve seen today, most of them have moved in and gradually we hope that all will move in before we return on Wednesday,” he said.

He assured that having completed the temporary structures, plans are far advanced to commence work on the main Appiatse site, adding that the tendering have been opened and the committee is almost done and soon the work will begin.

The temporary structures were handed out to the Ministry by the Future Global Resources Company(FGR), to aid government house the people of Appiatse temporarily as it gathers efforts and funds to reconstruct the Appiatse township which was razed by an explosion some months ago.

Meanwhile the deputy minister has expressed his condolence to families who lost their relatives on Mondays accident which claimed two lives at Appiatse.

“Our heartfelt condolences goes out to the bereaved family, we are very sorry for your loss but there is one thing you must realise, you live very close to the high way, wether you like it or not so please be extra careful and do ensure the safety of your children, making sure they don’t play by the roadside and outside the camp.”

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