The President of the Republic of Ghana, H.E. Nana Addo Danquah Akufo-Addo said he is donating his three months salary toward the setting up of COVID-19 Fund.
In a telecast address to the nation on Friday, 11:15pm, President Akufo-Addo has announced he has established COVID-19 Fund to help receive contribution and donation from the public towards the management of COVID-19 response operations.
“I am announcing tonight the establishment of a COVID-19 Fund, to be managed by an independent board of trustees, and chaired by former Chief Justice, Sophia Akuffo, to receive contributions and donations from the public to assist in the welfare of the needy and the vulnerable.” – President Akufo-Addo said
“I have directed the Controller and Accountant General to pay my next three months’ salary, i.e. April, May and June, into this Fund. Let me also thank, from the bottom of my heart, the churches, financial institutions and individuals who have already made donations to help in this fight.” – he added
While announcing the lockdown of parts of Ghana; Accra, Kumasi, Kasoa and Tema starting from Monday, he had assured Ghanaians “we can defeat this virus if we all commit ourselves to respecting all the measures that have been outlined.”
“I am confident that Ghanaians will comply with them, and the security services will not have to intervene, with extraordinary means, to enforce them. The love of country is deeply embedded in all of us, and I assure you that the security forces will conduct themselves with the necessary professionalism.” – he said
By: Efo Korsi Senyo / awakenewsroom.com