Accra, Ghana – Alhaji Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, Minister for the Interior, officially inaugurated a 15-member Governing Council for the National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO) today, a move aimed at strengthening Ghana’s disaster risk management capabilities. The swearing-in ceremony took place at the Ministry of the Interior’s Conference Room.
During his address, the Minister underscored NADMO’s vital function in protecting lives and livelihoods across all phases of disaster – before, during, and after. He stressed the organization’s crucial role in fostering national resilience and stability, especially in light of natural catastrophes, health crises, and human-caused emergencies.
Alhaji Mohammed-Mubarak tasked the newly appointed Council with providing strategic policy direction and backing NADMO’s leadership in achieving its goals. He called for a people-centric operational approach, ensuring that communities remain central to all disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and risk reduction initiatives. The Minister further urged the Council to operate cohesively, upholding principles of transparency, accountability, professionalism, and patriotism, and encouraged bold decision-making, inclusivity, and strategic oversight.
Assuring the Council of the Ministry’s complete cooperation, Alhaji Mohammed-Mubarak highlighted the significance of collaborative efforts in disaster management. He stated that the Ministry would work in close conjunction with NADMO and other pertinent bodies to ensure the organization is adequately resourced and equipped for effective disaster response. He expressed confidence in the Council’s ability to meet the challenges and positively impact the lives of Ghanaians.
Samuel Atta Mills, Chairman of the new Council, echoed the call for collaboration in addressing disasters, emphasizing that disaster management extends beyond mere response to include resilience building. He affirmed the Council’s commitment to proactive disaster management across the nation.
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