The National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) in the Oti Region is appealing to the government for the provision of vehicles, motorbikes, and other logistics to ensure strict adherence to life jacket regulations on the Volta Lake.

According to the NADMO director for Krachi West Municipal, Awudu Gariba, the absence of vehicles and motorbikes for officers to reach island communities can hinder the government's efforts to enforce safety protocols on the lake.

In an interview with Adom News, Obrempongba Owusu mentioned that the officers responsible for ensuring safety on the lake currently have no means of transportation.

The provision of logistics would enable them to conduct educational outreach in various fishing communities.

So far, approximately 15 communities in Krachi have received life jackets, and there are plans to distribute them to 42 additional island communities.

Mr Gariba commended the Vice President, Prof Jane Naana Opoku Agyemang, and the government for their swift response following a tragic incident where a canoe carrying passengers from Okuma-Akura to Debume Kope capsized, resulting in the loss of 16 lives, including children, with 8 others rescued.

The Vice President, along with the Transport Minister and the National NADMO Director, visited Okuma-Akura to mourn with the families of the victims and donated about 200 life jackets and various aids.

Mr Gariba believes that providing motorbikes and vehicles will greatly enhance their operations along the river bodies.