South Africa evacuation: Chartered flights alone cost GH¢27.18m as gov't breaks down expenditure
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has listed the various expenses made in the GH¢49.72 million spent on evacuation of Ghanaians from South Africa.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Ghana has disclosed that the evacuation of Ghanaians from South Africa cost the government a total of GH¢49.72 million. Chartered flights were the most expensive aspect of the evacuation, amounting to GH¢27.18 million. This expenditure represented more than half of the total cost. The remaining expenses included GH¢9.42 million for flight tickets and layover costs, GH¢10.8 million for reintegration and transportation allowances, GH¢997,644 for ground transportation in South Africa, GH¢634,350 for feeding and GH¢141,798 for hotel accommodation.
Other costs included GH¢20,148 for medical services, GH¢153,728 for communication expenses, GH¢98,151 for printing, and GH¢162,918 for logistics. Each evacuee received GH¢5,500 in support, comprising GH¢5,000 for reintegration and GH¢500 for travel and transportation. The evacuation began on May 27 and concluded on September 4, prioritizing vulnerable groups such as children, the sick, the elderly and women.
The government has stated that the full evacuation bill has been settled, with no outstanding liabilities.
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