4th June, 2015
PRESS STATEMENT ISSUED BY THE NATIONAL UNION OF GHANA STUDENTS (NUGS) ON THE ACCRA FLOODS AND EXPLOSION
NUGS COMMISERATES WITH THE ENTIRE NATION
Ghana, just like many other nations, has experienced several devastating disasters of various degrees but certainly that of Thursday, June 4, 2015 remains unprecedented; making the day one of the darkest in the nation's history. Media reports suggest that the combined effect of the Goil filling station explosion and the torrential floods that gutted the capital city and its environs has culminated in over two hundred deaths with several thousands of people rendered homeless. No wonder every citizen is distraught as we speak. Students, teachers, parents, businessmen and women, drivers, traders and in fact no one has been spared in the carnage. Ghana is indeed in a state of mourning like never before.
In the light of this catastrophic development, NUGS wishes to join the rest of the world to express its condolence to all the affected especially those who have lost their loved ones and properties as a result of this incalculable national tragedy. There cannot be an exaggeration of the debilitating effects of the twin fire and flood disaster which has left some two hundred Ghanaians dead with several houses and properties destroyed and washed away.
While commiserating with the bereaved families and friends, we wish to observe that this 'avoidable disaster' is only but a culmination of systemic failure in our country coupled with the shirking of responsibilities on the part of the relevant authorities and our governments in succession. We live in a State where laws are seen as enactments rather than enforcements. A nation that only laments over challenges and problems when they come but does very little to prevent possible future occurrence.
The Union therefore wishes to use this opportunity to challenge authorities to wake up from their age-long slumber in order to tackle such issues once and for all. We must all be proactive and stop at nothing in enforcing our laws to the latter. The acidic culture of impunity must stop now. Like the president said, never again should the nation experience such havoc. We also wish to associate with government's declaration of three-days of national morning in memory of all the departed.
We also implore all Ghanaians especially the youth and students to respond positively to the call by the Minister of Health to go to various hospitals and donate blood in order to help save lives.
In the meantime, we wish to remind our fellow citizens that the Ghana Meteorological Department has again served notice of the possibility of more torrential rains in the coming days and weeks. We all must therefore take all the necessary precautionary measures to avoid falling victims while we also charge on the relevant authorities and laws enforcers to effectively discharge their mandates in this regard without fear or favour.
Once again, may the souls of all the departed find solace in the bosom of our Maker.
Thank you.
Signed.
Rhodalyn Eshun
Press and Information Secretary
(0246701359)
Prosper Dzitse
NUGS President
(054 658 0044)
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PRESS STATEMENT ISSUED BY THE NATIONAL UNION OF GHANA STUDENTS (NUGS) ON THE ACCRA FLOODS AND EXPLOSION
NUGS COMMISERATES WITH THE ENTIRE NATION
Ghana, just like many other nations, has experienced several devastating disasters of various degrees but certainly that of Thursday, June 4, 2015 remains unprecedented; making the day one of the darkest in the nation's history. Media reports suggest that the combined effect of the Goil filling station explosion and the torrential floods that gutted the capital city and its environs has culminated in over two hundred deaths with several thousands of people rendered homeless. No wonder every citizen is distraught as we speak. Students, teachers, parents, businessmen and women, drivers, traders and in fact no one has been spared in the carnage. Ghana is indeed in a state of mourning like never before.
In the light of this catastrophic development, NUGS wishes to join the rest of the world to express its condolence to all the affected especially those who have lost their loved ones and properties as a result of this incalculable national tragedy. There cannot be an exaggeration of the debilitating effects of the twin fire and flood disaster which has left some two hundred Ghanaians dead with several houses and properties destroyed and washed away.
While commiserating with the bereaved families and friends, we wish to observe that this 'avoidable disaster' is only but a culmination of systemic failure in our country coupled with the shirking of responsibilities on the part of the relevant authorities and our governments in succession. We live in a State where laws are seen as enactments rather than enforcements. A nation that only laments over challenges and problems when they come but does very little to prevent possible future occurrence.
The Union therefore wishes to use this opportunity to challenge authorities to wake up from their age-long slumber in order to tackle such issues once and for all. We must all be proactive and stop at nothing in enforcing our laws to the latter. The acidic culture of impunity must stop now. Like the president said, never again should the nation experience such havoc. We also wish to associate with government's declaration of three-days of national morning in memory of all the departed.
We also implore all Ghanaians especially the youth and students to respond positively to the call by the Minister of Health to go to various hospitals and donate blood in order to help save lives.
In the meantime, we wish to remind our fellow citizens that the Ghana Meteorological Department has again served notice of the possibility of more torrential rains in the coming days and weeks. We all must therefore take all the necessary precautionary measures to avoid falling victims while we also charge on the relevant authorities and laws enforcers to effectively discharge their mandates in this regard without fear or favour.
Once again, may the souls of all the departed find solace in the bosom of our Maker.
Thank you.
Signed.
Rhodalyn Eshun
Press and Information Secretary
(0246701359)
Prosper Dzitse
NUGS President
(054 658 0044)
Pls share....
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