The First Lady, Rebecca Akuffo – Addo has on February 17, 2022 donated GH¢50,000 to the Appaiste Support Fund for the refurbishment and rehabilitation of the Appiatse community.
In her statement, the First Lady disclosed that she made an earlier donation to the victims of Appiatse when the event first occurred.
She said the incident is a huge tragedy that has troubled all citizens in the country and as a senior citizen of Ghana and a mother full of empathy for her children, it is only right that she adds her contributions to help the victims.
The First Lady also encouraged all Ghanaians to do what they can to help restore the livelihoods of the people of Appiatse.
“We all have to do our bit to help restore their homes and their lives and as they say ketsewa bia nsua”.
The Chairperson of the Fund, Rev. Dr. Joyce Aryee on behalf of the committee expressed her profound gratitude to the First Lady for her empathetic gesture towards the reconstruction of the Appiatse community.
Madam Joyce said the First Lady has proven that she is indeed a mother of the nation, adding that she knows her contribution will go beyond material things.
Since the tragic explosion occurred at Appiatse community, philanthropist, Non – Governmental Organizations amongst other companies have offered help in the form of food stuffs, clothes to enhance the livelihood of the victims.
Notably amongst some items were building materials such as bags of cement to enhance reconstruction of the community.
