The Member of Parliament for Abuakwa South, Dr Kingsley Agyemang, has called for the establishment of a National Disaster Risk Management Fund to provide support for victims of perennial flooding while Ghana pursues long-term solutions to the problem.
His proposal follows recent flooding triggered by heavy rains, which destroyed properties and displaced several residents in affected communities.
Speaking to Citi News on Thursday, June 4, 2026, Dr. Agyemang said Ghana could draw lessons from other countries that have established dedicated disaster funds to support victims and strengthen disaster response efforts.
“We should begin to have a National Disaster Risk Management Fund,” he said.
According to him, countries such as Japan, Mexico, India, the Philippines, and the United Kingdom have established mechanisms to address recurring disasters associated with their geographical and environmental conditions.
He explained that while some countries contend with earthquakes, others regularly face floods and hurricanes, requiring dedicated funding arrangements to support affected populations.
Dr. Agyemang said a similar fund in Ghana could provide timely relief to flood victims and strengthen the country’s disaster preparedness framework.
“If you have this National Disaster Risk Management Fund, we’re going to have sources that are referenced, which include maybe special taxes and levies. We could have central government budgetary allocation towards it,” he said.
The lawmaker also proposed that corporate entities, particularly companies operating in the mining and extractive sectors, contribute to the fund through corporate social responsibility initiatives.
“We can have corporate social responsibility donations especially from the mines and the extractive industries,” he added.
Dr. Agyemang argued that a dedicated disaster fund would complement existing insurance mechanisms and provide a more sustainable source of support for communities affected by recurring natural disasters.
His call comes amid growing concerns over the impact of annual flooding in parts of the country, with experts and policymakers continuing to advocate improved drainage infrastructure, urban planning reforms and stronger disaster management measures.
