US-based broadcast journalist, Kevin Taylor of LoudSilence Television in partnership with the EYES on the Ballot has donated ten (10) solar street lights and cash of GhC100,000.00 to the victims of the market fire which occurred last Saturday at Techiman in the Bono East Region of Ghana.
Mr. Kevin Taylor’s LoudSilence Television which is known for such philanthropic acts made the donation through the National Deputy Organiser of the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC), Elikem Kotoko.
In a message conveyed to the victims, he admonished the market women to consider insuring their wares against occurrences like this to cushion them against any unforeseen circumstance.
He also implored the Fire Service and Ghana Police Service to intensify investigations to ascertain the source or cause of fire and if found to be arson, the perpetrators brought to book.
The Regional Chief Fire Officer who was represented by one of his delegates advised the women to either desist from turning their shops into kitchens where often they fail to quench fires they set during the day.
She also stated that illegal connections sometimes also trigger such fires as well as smoking.
Further, she didn’t rule out arson and assured that the final report will soon be submitted to the authorities for onward action.
Receiving the ten (10) solar street lights and GhC100,000.00 on behalf of the market fire victims, Mr. Joshua Basintale who is the Bono East Regional Coordinating Director thanked LoudSilence TV and Eyes on the Ballot for the kind gesture.
The leader of the traders at the market, Mr. Zuka Mohammed who spoke on behalf of his colleagues couldn’t hide his excitement and emotions over the donation.
He thanked Mr. Taylor and his team for coming to their aid.
The market women in particular were chanting various accolades and appreciation songs in honour of Mr Kevin Taylor who extended similar gesture towards the flood victims of the Akosombo dam spillage in the Volta region.
Source: Myxyzonline.com
