President John Dramani Mahama has pledged the establishment of a dedicated fund to support the education of the children left behind by the eight victims of the tragic helicopter crash on August 6, 2025.
The announcement came during the Islamic funeral rites (adua) for Alhaji Mohammed Muniru Limuna, the Deputy National Security Coordinator and one of those who perished in the accident.
Addressing mourners at Maaijor near Accra, President Mahama acknowledged the profound loss and the heavy responsibilities suddenly borne by the families of the deceased, many of whom left behind young children, including infants as young as two months old.
“It is a difficult calamity because these individuals were in the prime of their lives with significant duties. Some of their children are still in school, and some even have infants,” he said, emphasizing the government’s commitment to ensuring these children’s futures are safeguarded.
The fund, set to be formally introduced at the upcoming state funeral scheduled for August 15, 2025, will provide a platform for the public and well-wishers to contribute towards the educational needs of the victims’ children. The President assured that details of the program would be revealed during the funeral ceremony.
Reflecting on the grieving process, President Mahama called for acceptance of the tragedy as part of God’s will, quoting verses from the Quran to underscore the inevitability of death and the need for faith amidst sorrow.
He paid tribute to Alhaji Limuna, describing him as a dedicated and hardworking aide who often responded promptly to urgent assignments regardless of the hour or distance. The President recounted Limuna’s patience and loyalty, noting that despite his closeness to him, formal appointment to a senior role came only recently, with his designation as Deputy National Security Coordinator for Human Security occurring just two weeks prior to the accident.
President Mahama also shared that Limuna had initially preferred to travel by road but accepted a late notice to board the ill-fated helicopter. The President expressed deep respect for the departed officials, who were actively championing the government’s Reset Agenda—a vision he vowed to pursue vigorously in their memory to ensure their sacrifices were not in vain.
The helicopter tragedy claimed the lives of eight prominent Ghanaians, including Defence Minister Dr. Edward Kofi Omane Boamah, Minister for Environment, Science, and Technology Alhaji Dr. Murtala Muhammed, Deputy National Security Coordinator Alhaji Muniru Mohammed Limuna, NDC Vice Chairman Samuel Sarpong, Deputy Director-General of NADMO Samuel Aboagye, and three Ghana Air Force personnel.
President Mahama concluded with a call to honor their legacy by redoubling efforts in national service, reinforcing that the government’s commitment to its agenda remains steadfast despite the immense loss.
