President John Dramani Mahama has announced plans to establish an Education Fund aimed at supporting the children left behind by the victims of the military helicopter crash in the Ashanti Region.
The President made this announcement on August 12 during the third day of the funeral rites (Adua) for Alhaji Muniru Limuna Mohammed, one of the crash victims. He shared that the fund would be formally launched at the state funeral scheduled for Friday, August 15.
“There will be a state funeral on Friday, 15th August. At the funeral, we will announce some programmes for creating a fund that will assist with the education of the children,” President Mahama stated, expressing his hope that it would provide a meaningful opportunity for those who wish to contribute to the future of the bereaved families. He added, “I believe that Allah will have mercy on him, forgive him for all his sins, and accept him.”
This initiative comes in the wake of a tragic accident in the Adansi Akrofuom District that claimed the lives of eight individuals, including notable figures such as Defence Minister Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, Minister for Environment, Science, Technology, and Innovation Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, and Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator Muniru Mohammed, among others. Also among the deceased were three military personnel: Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala, Flying Officer Manin Twum-Ampadu, and Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah.
On August 10, Ghanaians gathered to pay their final respects to Dr. Murtala Muhammed and Muniru Mohammed, reflecting on the profound loss felt across the nation. The upcoming state funeral at the Black Star Square will honor all victims of this tragic event and mark the official unveiling of the Education Fund, a new beacon of hope for the future of the affected children.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com
