The Volta River Authority (VRA) has firmly denied media reports linking it to a helicopter that reportedly made an emergency landing in Nkawkaw, Eastern Region, stressing that the aircraft is neither owned nor operated by the Authority and that VRA has no aviation services.
A statement from the authority said, “We would like to state unequivocally that the said helicopter does not belong to VRA and neither does VRA operate aviation services.”
This follows a viral speculation that a forced landing helicopter around Nkawkaw belongs to the VRA, just days after the deadly military Z-9 helicopter.
“The public is strongly advised to disregard any such reports.” Director of Corporate Affairs and External Relations at VRA Surv. David Adomako Mensah said in the statement.
Read the statement below
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE HELICOPTER EMERGENCY LANDING IN NKAWKAW
The Volta River Authority has noted with grave concern media publications suggesting that a helicopter which belongs to VRA has emergency landed in Nkawkaw in the Eastern Region.
We would like to state unequivocally that the said helicopter does not belong to VRA, and neither does VRA operate aviation services.
Our checks indicate that the helicopter in question belongs to the Volta River Aviation Limited (VRAL) which is registered with the Petroleum Commission.
The mandate of the Volta River Authority is to provide affordable, reliable electricity to power economies and add value to lives. Our mandate does not include the provision of aviation services.
The public is strongly advised to disregard any such reports.
The media is also advised to make the necessary enquiries with VRA Corporate Affairs and External Relations Department for accurate information before such publications are made.
We can be reached via email at corpcomm@vra.com or you can contact Francis Kobena Abban (Manager Corporate Communications and Branding) on 0302-218551/ 0245-823734.
Thank you.
Issued By:
Surv. David Adomako Mensah
DIRECTOR CORPORATE AFFAIRS & EXTERNAL RELATIONS
VRA
