National Disaster Management Organisation
The National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) is the government agency that is responsible for the management of disasters as well as other emergencies in Ghana. The board operates under Ghana’s Ministry of Interior.
What is the function of Nadmo?
Here are the functions of Nadmo
NADMO performs specific functions which are all aimed at ensuring that in times of emergency, the government is ready to support relief efforts. These functions are:
Rehabilitation services for victims of disasters
Mobilization of people at various levels of society to support governmental programmes
Ensuring the preparedness of the country in the management of disasters
Coordinating the activities of various governmental and non-governmental agencies in the management of disasters.
The organization’s mandate includes a response to earthquakes, floods and rainstorms, and market fires.
When was Nadmo established in Ghana?
1996National Disaster Management Organization/FoundedGhana: National Disaster Management Organisation act, 1996
This act establishes a National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) to be responsible for the management of areas affected by disasters and similar emergencies, and for the rehabilitation of persons affected by disasters.
Who is the CEO of Nadmo?
Nana Agyeman PrempehNana Agyeman Prempeh, Director-General, NADMO, Ms.