In order to assist traders impacted by the recent fire at Kantamanto Market in rebuilding their enterprises, former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has provided 250 packets of roofing sheets totaling 5,000 pieces, together with ridge caps.
Former Greater Accra Regional Minister Daniel Nii Kwartei Titus Glover and his staff made the donation presentation on his behalf.
Dr. Bawumia had already given GH¢200,000 to help the traders in their recuperation.
Titus Glover emphasized in an interview with Citi News the importance of traders obtaining insurance to guard against calamities in the future.
He added that after the market rebuilding is over, Dr. Bawumia will supply CCTV cameras to improve security.
“I want to remind the traders of what His Excellency the Vice President said during his visit—that they should take insurance very seriously. As these infernos have become frequent, it is crucial they secure insurance coverage for their activities here. Security is also paramount.
“There is a need for the traders to establish their internal security arrangements. He promised that when the reconstruction is done, he will support them with CCTV cameras—‘the silent police’—to monitor activities in the market,” Glover stated.
Yaw Sarpong, Financial Secretary of the Kantamanto Market, expressed gratitude for the generous donation of 250 packets of roofing sheets and other forms of support.
“He came here and presented an amount of GH¢200,000 to us, which was very generous. We thought he would not come again, but fortunately, he has returned with 250 packets of iron sheets, which are more than sufficient to roof our structure. We thank him so much”.
