The Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the Appiatse Disaster Relief Committee, Thywill Quarshie, has commended President John Dramani Mahama for his recent pledge to establish a dedicated fund for the children of victims of the nation’s latest tragedy, a helicopter crash that claimed the lives of five senior citizens and three service personnel.
Describing the move as a “compassionate initiative” and a sign of “deep commitment to supporting families during their most challenging times,” Quarshie said the planned fund is a crucial step in safeguarding the future and well-being of the bereaved children.
However, while praising the gesture, Quarshie appealed to President Mahama and relevant authorities to widen the scope of the fund, also to cover children who lost parents in the Appiatse disaster of January 20, 2022. That catastrophic explosion took sixteen lives and left an entire community shattered.
“The children, who are the most vulnerable, deserve our utmost attention and care,” he stressed. “By addressing their needs, we can help pave the way for a brighter future. No child should be left behind as we work to heal and rebuild our country’s fortunes.”
The call, Quarshie added, is not just about financial aid but about fairness, compassion, and the shared responsibility of a nation to protect its most vulnerable citizens.
Story: Lawal Mohammed
