B5 Plus Group and Delhi Public School (DPS) International have announced full scholarships for the children of victims of the August 6, tragic helicopter crash.
The scholarship package, unveiled at the Office of the Chief of Staff, covers tuition, uniforms, and boarding for two children of each victim up to the ‘A’ Level.
Julius Debrah, representing the Presidency, praised the initiative as “a true act of corporate responsibility and compassion.”
The crash, which occurred in the Adansi Akrofuom District of the Ashanti Region, claimed the lives of eight prominent Ghanaians who were en route to an official mission aimed at combating illegal mining.
Among those onboard were Defence Minister Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, Environment Minister Alhaji Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator Alhaji Muniru Mohammed Limuna, Dr. Samuel Sarpong, Vice Chairman of the NDC, Samuel Aboagye, former parliamentary candidate, Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala, pilot, Flying Officer Mane Twum-Ampadu, co-pilot and Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah, flight technician.
Presidential Advisor on Legal Affairs Marietta Brew praised the scholarship offer as “a priceless investment in the future,” highlighting DPS International’s academic excellence and global opportunities. She referenced the success of former students, including Oheneba Kwame Kyeretwie, son of Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, who graduated with distinction from DPS before pursuing Astronomy at Wesleyan University in the United States.
B5 Plus Group, an iron and steel manufacturing company, presented the scholarship package through CEO Mukesh Thakwani, who reaffirmed the company’s commitment to supporting families affected by the national tragedy.
Meanwhile, the Children Support Fund for the victims of the August 6 helicopter crash has received GHS 3,576,600.00 and US$20,000.00.
The fund, established to ensure the welfare of the children of the victims, has received donations from various individuals and organizations.
According to Dr. Valerie Sawyerr, Senior Presidential Advisor on Governmental Affairs and Coordinator of the Fund, donations can be made to the Fund via Stanbic Bank Ghana Limited accounts.
“Donations may be made to the Fund via the following Stanbic Bank Ghana Limited accounts,” the statement read.
