The Children’s Support Fund established by the government for the welfare of children of the August 6, 2025, Z-9 helicopter crash has received massive support, accruing GH¢2,315,000 in donations within days of its announcement.
The significant sum was revealed in a public notice issued last Monday by the Fund’s Coordinator, Dr Valerie Sawyerr, who is also the Senior Presidential Advisor on Governmental Affairs.
The announcement detailed that Stanbic Bank Ghana provided a substantial initial seed donation of GH¢500,000 to launch the initiative.
The financial institution was joined by a list of major corporate entities, including Procus GH Limited, GB Foods Ghana, Sunda FM Manufacturing Ltd, Sage Distribution Ltd, and a consortium of energy sector companies.
The fund, announced by the President on Friday, August 15, 2025, during the funeral service for the eight who died during the flight to a national assignment, is designed to offer long-term financial support for the education, health care, and general well-being of the children affected by the national tragedy.
The government has consequently extended an invitation to the public to contribute to the cause.
Donations can be made into dedicated Ghana Cedi (9040013628372) or US Dollar (9040013628534) accounts at the Stanbic Heights Branch of Stanbic Bank Ghana Limited in Accra.
Cheques and bank drafts, according to the government’s statement, should be made payable to "CHILDREN SUPPORT FUND 6825".
Crash victims
The Ministers of Defence, Dr Edward Omane Boamah; and Environment, Science and Technology, Dr Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed; acting Deputy National Security Coordinator, Alhaji Mohammed Muniru Limuna; a former Ashanti Regional Minister and a Vice-Chairman of the governing party, Dr Samuel Sarpong; and a Deputy Coordinator of the National Disaster Management Organisation, Samuel Aboagye, were among those who perished in the crash that occurred in the Ashanti Region.
Wing Commander Peter Bafemi Anala, Flight Lieutenant Manaen Twum Ampadu, the co-pilot, and Flight Sergeant Ernest Addo-Mensah were the Air Force crew on the national assignment who, before their death were Squadron Leader, Flight Officer and Sergeant respectively.
President’s pledge
At last Friday’s state funeral, President Mahama pledged that within 30 days, a detailed framework would be made public, complete with mechanisms for transparency, including annual reports on the fund’s usage.
He also extended an invitation to citizens, businesses and international partners to join the effort, framing it as a collective national responsibility.
The President said that in lifting those children up, Ghana would honour its fallen patriots.
