GLICO General has provided GHS2 million in insurance benefits to the families of those who lost their lives in the military helicopter crash on August 6.
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As part of this initiative, the company donated GHS100,000 to the Children’s Support Fund, which was established to support the children of the crash victims, and another GHS100,000 to the Ghana Armed Forces.
The insurance benefits were formally presented to the families during a brief ceremony held at GLICO House in Accra.
Shamima Muslim, the Deputy Government Spokesperson, accepted the donation for the Children’s Support Fund on behalf of the President.
Among those who tragically died in the crash were Dr. Edward Kofi Omane Boamah, the former Minister of Defence, and Alhaji Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, the late Member of Parliament for Tamale Central and Minister of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation.
Other victims included Alhaji Muniru Mohammed Limuna, the late Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator, Dr. Samuel Sarpong, the late Vice Chairman of the National Democratic Congress, and Samuel Aboagye, the late Deputy Director-General of the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO).
The crash also claimed the lives of Squadron Leader Peter Anala, Flying Officer Twum Ampadu, and Sergeant Ernest Addo, all from the Ghana Air Force. They were en route to Obuasi for a national assignment concerning illegal mining when the helicopter went down in Sikaman, located in the Adansi Akrofuom District of the Ashanti Region.
During the presentation ceremony, GLICO General’s Managing Director, Mr. Andrew Achampong-Kyei, stated that the insurance benefits were intended to provide stability and comfort during this difficult time. He expressed hope that this support would offer some solace, emphasizing that the loss is a collective one.
Mr. Achampong-Kyei noted that the two Ministers involved in the accident had been provided with personal accident coverage through GLICO General Insurance as part of a pilot project aimed at offering accident insurance to government officials.
He urged government ministers, departments, and agencies to view insurance as a necessity rather than a luxury and called on Parliament to enhance the enforcement of existing laws to ensure compliance.
“The Gallant Eight remind us that risk is always present, but they also highlight that foresight is the best gift we can give to those who rely on us,” Mr. Achampong-Kyei added.
Mr. Edward Forkuo Kyei, the Chief Executive Officer of GLICO Group, remarked that the memory of the eight heroes serves as a reminder of loyalty, humility, and love for Ghana. He expressed solidarity with the grieving families, assuring them that they are united in spirit and heart, and trusting that God will help ease their burden of loss.
