MTN Ghana pledges ¢20m support package for Ghanaians returning from South Africa
MTN Ghana is preparing a GH¢20 million support package for Ghanaians returning from South Africa following renewed xenophobic attacks, the company’s Board Chairman, Dr Ishmael Yamson, has disclosed. The package is intended to help returnees rebuild their lives rather than provide only immediate relief after their return. Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express on Thursday, […]
MTN Ghana has unveiled a GH¢20 million aid package for Ghanaians returning from South Africa amid recent xenophobic attacks, according to Board Chairman Dr Ishmael Yamson. Initially intending to spend GH¢10 million, the company expanded its commitment after realizing that immediate relief would not suffice. Dr Yamson explained that the additional funds will be used to establish a permanent support fund, allowing returnees to rebuild their lives.
Despite the delay in announcing the initiative, Dr Yamson emphasized the company's concern for the affected individuals and condemned the xenophobic attacks, distancing MTN Ghana from the violence.
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