Melcom Assures Public of Safety Standards Amid Avenor Building Collapse

Melcom Company Limited has strongly denied any ownership or association with the three-storey building that collapsed at Avenor in Accra on Sunday, assuring the public that all its outlets across the country remain structurally safe and fully operational.

The clarification follows reports in sections of the media that appeared to link the retail company to the collapsed structure, which has claimed one life and triggered an extensive search and rescue operation.

In a statement issued on June 7, Melcom explained that the building in question is not connected to its operations and is merely located in the same vicinity as Ashfoam and Melcom Plus.

“While we express our sympathies to all those who might have been affected by the said collapsed building, we want to assure our cherished customers, business partners, employees and the general public that none of our buildings or facilities at Avenor or any part of the country has collapsed,” the company stated.

Melcom further emphasized its commitment to maintaining high safety and maintenance standards across all its facilities nationwide.

The company noted that customers and stakeholders should continue to patronise its outlets with confidence, stressing that all its stores remain secure and accessible.

“Our facilities continue to undergo the necessary maintenance and safety procedures to ensure the well-being of customers and staff,” the statement added.

Meanwhile, emergency response teams have intensified efforts to search for possible survivors trapped beneath the rubble of the collapsed structure.

Personnel from the Ghana National Fire Service, supported by other security and emergency agencies, have been working around the clock at the scene since the incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday.

Fire officials say heavy-duty equipment has been deployed to aid rescue efforts as responders attempt to access sections of the debris where additional victims are suspected to be trapped.

One fatality has so far been confirmed, although authorities have not ruled out the possibility of more casualties as the operation continues.

Investigations have also commenced to determine the cause of the collapse. Officials say a comprehensive assessment will be conducted to establish the circumstances that led to the incident and to prevent similar occurrences in the future.

Authorities are expected to provide further updates as rescue operations and investigations progress.