General News of Tuesday, 16 April 2019Source: Graphic.com.ghGovernment tackles flood with GHC197mCecilia Dapaah, Sanitation MinisterThe government has allocated GH¢197 million for the control of perennial flooding in Accra. The money is allocated to the Ministry of Works and Housing, which is responsible for flood control, to undertake various projects and works to reduce the incidence of flooding in Accra. Last Sunday’s rains claimed six lives, including a soldier couple, according to the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO). Household toiletsBriefing the minister on the progress of the GAMA project, the Coordinator, Mr George Asiedu, said 19,917 household toilets had been constructed in the GAMA so far. He said the number exceeded the target of 19,100 envisioned for the end of the project in May next year.

Source: GhanaWeb April 16, 2019 07:07 UTC