Businessman donates GH¢1.4 million in flood relief items

Businessman and philanthropist Alhaji Seidu Agongo has provided significant aid to households affected by the June 29 floods that devastated Ghana's capital and coastal areas. The donation, valued at GH¢1.4 million, comprised essential items such as premium perfumed rice, cartons of tin tomatoes, tins of milk, and bales of cloth.

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It is disheartening to see the entire burden of this calamity resting squarely on the government’s shoulders.

Communities including Mamobi, Nima, Alajo, and Kaneshie received the relief items. During the distribution, Alhaji Agongo expressed his dismay at the extent of the damage, emphasizing the need for national support. He challenged the business community to step up, stating, "It is disheartening to see the entire burden of this calamity resting squarely on the government’s shoulders." He stressed a collective responsibility, adding, "For me, we rise together, or we do not rise at all and so we cannot afford to be mere spectators while our brothers and sisters suffer."

This act of generosity is part of Agongo's ongoing commitment to social causes, having previously supported education and healthcare across Ghana. He cited his Islamic faith as a driving force, stating, "As a Muslim, my faith teaches me that service to mankind is service to Allah. For us, giving is not a choice; it is a duty. It is humane and I am privileged that I can afford to share."

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For me, we rise together, or we do not rise at all and so we cannot afford to be mere spectators while our brothers and sisters suffer.

Beyond immediate relief, Alhaji Agongo urged state agencies to enforce regulations on waste disposal and construction on waterways. He highlighted the recurring nature of floods in Ghana, despite the nation's resources, and called for a nonpartisan approach to find lasting solutions. He believes that while some measures might initially seem harsh, decisive leadership is necessary to bring permanent relief and stability to affected populations.

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As a Muslim, my faith teaches me that service to mankind is service to Allah. For us, giving is not a choice; it is a duty. It is humane and I am privileged that I can afford to share.