By Francis Kobena Tandoh
The Presidency announced on Tuesday that the Children’s Support Fund, established to cater to the welfare of children of victims of the August 6 helicopter crash, has accrued GH₵2.315 million so far; this is according to a statement.
The statement, signed by Dr. Valerie Sawyerr, Senior Presidential Advisor on Governmental Affairs and Coordinator of the Fund, noted that the fund was launched by President John Mahama on August 15, aimed at providing long-term support for the dependents of those who lost their lives in the tragic accident.
An initial seed donation of GH¢500,000 was made by Stanbic Bank Ghana, with additional contributions from several corporate entities, including Procus GH Limited, GB Foods Ghana, Sunda FM Manufacturing Ltd, Sage Distribution Ltd, Quantum Oil Terminals, Quantum LPG Logistics Ltd, Newgas Cylinder Ltd, and Quantum Terminals PLC.
Dr. Valerie Sawyerr clarified that designated Stanbic Bank Ghana accounts accept donations in both cedis and dollars. She added that a list of donors will be published weekly to ensure transparency.
The initiative follows the August 6 helicopter crash that claimed multiple lives, including two cabinet ministers.
According to the Presidency, the fund will be used to provide consistent financial and welfare support for the children left behind.
The government expressed its gratitude to Stanbic Bank and all others who have made donations to the fund so far and urged others to do the same, as the names of donors will be published weekly.
Eight Ghanaians, including two cabinet ministers, died in a military helicopter crash on August 6, at Sikaman, a town in the Adansi Akrofuom District near Obuasi in the Ashanti Region. Enditem
Source: Ghana Eye Report
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