Ibrahim Mahama’s Engineers & Planners contributed GH¢16m as gov’t spent GH¢33.72m on SA evacuation
Businessman Ibrahim Mahama’s Engineers and Planners donated GH¢16 million towards the evacuation of 1,900 Ghanaians from South Africa following renewed xenophobic attacks targeting African migrants.
In a recent incident, Ghana spent a total of GH¢49.72 million to evacuate 1,900 Ghanaians from South Africa, according to Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa. The government alone contributed GH¢33.72 million, while businessman Ibrahim Mahama's Engineers and Planners added an extra GH¢16 million to the effort. This marked the highest cost of the evacuation, with Foreign Affairs Minister Ablakwa praising the private-sector contribution as an "extraordinary commitment" to the welfare of Ghanaians.
Of the total expenditure, GH¢38.84 million was allocated for chartered flights, air tickets, ground transportation, feeding, accommodation, and medical care for the evacuated citizens. An additional GH¢10.80 million was spent on reintegration support and transportation allowances. The repatriation of the mortal remains of two Ghanaians cost GH¢84,274.
The evacuation took place following a surge in xenophobic attacks in South Africa, prompting concerns for the safety of Ghanaian and other African migrants. The private-sector contribution, which covered logistical and welfare needs, helped supplement government resources and support the immediate needs of the affected Ghanaians.
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