The National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) has received a major donation of relief items from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to support households affected by the devastating floods that hit parts of southern Ghana on June 29, 2026.

The donation, which includes 5,000 student mattresses, 2,000 bags of 25-kilogram rice and other essential supplies, is expected to support more than 7,000 flood-affected households currently recovering from the disaster.

The items were presented to NADMO following an appeal by the organisation for support from corporate bodies, faith-based institutions and the general public to assist victims who lost homes, belongings and sources of livelihood.

Presenting the items, General Authority Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Adeyinka A. Ojediran, said the gesture reflects the Church’s commitment to supporting vulnerable communities.

He said the Church’s thoughts and prayers remain with families affected by the floods in the Greater Accra Metropolitan Area, Wassa Amenfi East in the Western Region and Dosukorpe in the Anloga District of the Volta Region.

“As followers of Jesus Christ, we are taught to seek out those in need and to be good neighbours. We cannot see people in distress and turn a blind eye to their suffering,” he said.

Mr Ojediran described the donation as an expression of love and solidarity from members of the Church in Ghana and across the world, adding that the support was intended to bring comfort to families as they rebuild their lives.

He also urged Ghanaians to help reduce the impact of flooding by protecting the environment and avoiding activities that block drainage systems.

“I will plead with citizens to keep our environment clean and avoid dumping refuse into drains and waterways, as these contribute significantly to flooding,” he said.

The relief package includes 2,000 bags of 25-kilogram rice, 1,000 boxes of cooking oil, 500 boxes of canned fish, maize, gari, sachet water, 5,000 blankets, 5,000 mosquito nets, 5,000 student mattresses, toilet rolls, sanitary pads and baby diapers.

Receiving the items, Director-General of NADMO, Dr Joseph Bikanyi Kuyon, expressed appreciation to the Church, describing the donation as another example of its long-standing partnership with the organisation.

“The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are regular donors to NADMO. This is not the first time they have come to our aid. They have consistently supported our work, and today is another example of that enduring partnership,” he said.

Dr Kuyon explained that although NADMO received the items, they would be distributed as part of the wider national relief effort coordinated through the government and the National Disaster Management Committee.

He said the June 29 floods affected communities across seven regions, with severe destruction recorded in several parts of southern Ghana.

According to him, the scale of the disaster highlights the importance of collaboration between government institutions, humanitarian organisations, faith-based groups and individuals.

“In times like these, we realise that we are not standing alone. Friends and partners from all walks of life continue to support us in bringing relief to people who have lost loved ones, homes and livelihoods,” he said.

Dr Kuyon described the Church as one of NADMO’s dependable humanitarian partners and expressed confidence that the relationship would continue.

The June 29 floods displaced thousands of people, destroyed homes and businesses, and disrupted economic activities in several communities.

NADMO has since renewed its call for further support from organisations and individuals, noting that continued assistance will be critical to helping affected families recover and rebuild.