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The people of Oguaa in the Central Region have lauded the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) for its impactful community engagements during the just-ended 61st Fetu Afahye.

The engagements provided a platform for residents to learn about MIIF’s mandate and the legal framework governing its operations. From one locality to another, the MIIF team educated the public on how Ghana’s mineral revenues are managed and invested, helping to foster trust and dispel misinformation.

The MIIF team engaging residents to educate them about the mandate of MIIF and to scan to follow the Fund on its social media platforms.

Stakeholders welcomed the opportunity for direct interaction and called on the Fund to align its future investments with the real needs and priorities of mining communities. They further advocated for regular engagements to build stronger, long-term relationships based on mutual respect and collaboration.

Community members noted that inclusive decision-making and consistent communication will promote social acceptance of mining activities and help prevent conflicts.

The MIIF team engaging residents to educate them about the mandate of MIIF and to scan to follow the Fund on its social media platforms.

The MIIF team, in turn, stressed the importance of enhanced cooperation between communities and legally operating mining companies.

They highlighted the potential for job creation, SME growth, and capacity building through such partnerships.

Residents were encouraged to use appropriate channels to resolve disputes with mining firms to ensure peaceful coexistence.

The MIIF team engaging residents to educate them about the mandate of MIIF and to scan to follow the Fund on its social media platforms.

According to the team, sustained peace enables mining companies to operate effectively, leading to increased royalties for MIIF to invest on behalf of the people.

The MIIF team engaging residents to educate them about the mandate of MIIF and to scan to follow the Fund on its social media platforms.

Consequently, MIIF urged residents to stay informed by visiting the Fund’s website and following its official social media platforms.

Earlier, in collaboration with the 61st Oguaa Fetu Afahye Planning Committee, MIIF organised a health screening exercise at Ato Austin Gardens on September 3, 2025.

The event drew around 200 residents, including women, children, and the elderly.

The exercise, held in partnership with Unichem Ghana Group, the Cape Coast Regional Health Directorate, and the Ghana Pharmaceutical Association, included general medical check-ups, eye screenings, Hepatitis B testing, blood sugar assessments, and nutritional counseling.

Participants also received over-the-counter medications and took part in health education sessions.

MIIF’s involvement in the health screening reflected its commitment to enhancing the well-being of mining communities through targeted Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives.

The event also served as a valuable platform to raise awareness of MIIF’s work and its support for community development efforts tied to the annual Fetu Afahye.

The Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF), in collaboration with the Planning Committee of the 61st Oguaa Fetu Afahye, has organized a health screening exercise for the people of Oguaa as part of a series of key activities marking this year’s festival.

Held at the Ato Austin Gardens on September 3, 2025, the exercise was attended by approximately 200 residents, including women, children, and the elderly. The event was organized in partnership with Unichem Ghana Group and supported by the Cape Coast Regional Health Directorate and the Ghana Pharmaceutical Association.

Services provided on the day included general medical check-ups, eye tests, Hepatitis B screening, blood sugar tests, and nutritional tips. Each participant received some over-the-counter medication and took part in a health education session.

A resident checking her blood pressure during the exercise

MIIF’s support underscores the Fund’s commitment to improving the lives of people in mining communities through its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives.

The event also served as an opportunity for MIIF to educate attendees about the Fund’s mandate and the rationale behind its sponsorship of this important initiative by the Planning Committee of the annual festival.

Mr Kojo Yankson (right), a member of the Oguaa Fetu Afahye Planning Committee having a chat with managers of the mini pharmacy set up during the health screening exercise

Commenting on the exercise, the team from MIIF expressed gratitude in seeing so many people turn up for this year’s health screening exercise to check their eyesight, know their Hepatitis B status, monitor their blood pressure, and check their weight.

They were equally pleased that each patron received essential medication to support their well-being adding that this aligns with MIIF’s CSR focus on health, which aims to ensure people in mining communities have access to quality healthcare as part of a broader goal of improving livelihoods.

A cross section of patrons awaiting to have their turn

The MIIF team also expressed profound gratitude to all partners of the programme; Oguaa Fetu Afahye Planning Committee, Unichem Ghana Group, Cape Coast Regional Health Directorate, the Ghana Pharmaceutical Association, as well as to all patrons, for making this year’s health screening exercise a resounding success.

A scene of the Ato Austin Memorial Park where the event was held

The medical team also commended the initiative, stating that the health screening exercise has become a vital annual activity for the community.

They also called on the patrons to take the medical tit bits seriously and live a healthy life.

The Minerals Income Investment Fund (“MIIF” or the “Fund”) joined the people of Ga Mashie to celebrate this year’s Homowo Festival in Accra at the weekend.

Led by the Chief Executive Officer of the Fund, Mrs Justina Nelson, the move forms part of efforts by MIIF to show respect to the gods and people of the land on which some of the country’s mineral wealth are found and join in prayers for bountiful harvest.

Mrs. Justina Nelson (third from right) and Manye Naa Amorkor Shikafutru I (third from left) enjoying the cultural performances.

For MIIF, this wasn’t merely a ceremonial appearance. The Fund’s participation represented a deeper recognition of the sacred bond between Ghana’s mineral wealth and the ancestral lands from which it springs.

Mrs. Justina Nelson (second from right) shaking hands with Manye Naa Amorkor Shikafutru I (second from left) as she welcomes her to the programme.

As Mrs. Nelson and her team joined the festivities, they carried with them the reverence due to the chiefs, traditional rulers, and people of the Ga State, acknowledging that the nation’s prosperity flows from these very soils.

The celebration was hosted by Naa Amorkor Shikafutru I, Asere Amartse-We Manye, known in her private life as Ms Mariam Amartey.

A cultural troupe performing on the night.

Mrs Nelson’s presence lent dignity to an already magnificent gathering that drew dignitaries from across society, including Graphic Editor Mr. Theophilus Yartey, all united in this timeless tradition.

At the heart of the ceremony stood the three most powerful spiritual guardians of the Ga State: Numo Akwaa Mensah III, Naewolomo; Numo Ogbarmey III, Sakumo Wolomo; and Numo Coblah Ayitey III, High Priest of Ga, Gbese and Korle Stools Lands.

Numo Akwaa Mensah III pouring libation before the start of the celebration.

Their presence transformed the gathering into something sacred, a bridge between the earthly and the divine.

The crowd, adorned in the traditional red and white of the festival, fell silent as the priests began the ancient ritual of libation. The sacred drinks touched the ground as prayers rose skyward—appeals for peace to reign among the people, for unity to strengthen their bonds, and for divine guidance and protection to shelter them in the year ahead.

A cultural troupe performing a typical Ga dance.

The words of Numo Coblah Ayitey III, who addressed the gathering, carried the weight of ancestral wisdom.

He spoke directly to the youth, his voice both gentle and firm as he urged them toward steadfastness and purpose.

“Let your actions bring glory not only to yourselves, but to our beloved Ga State and Ghana as a whole,” he said.

His call for unity resonated through the crowd, accompanied by earnest appeals to the youth to be industrious and reject social vices that could dim their bright futures.

As his words settled over the assembly, the ceremony transformed into a spectacular celebration of culture.

Youth groups took center stage, their bodies moving in perfect synchronization as they performed formation dances passed down through generations.

Every step, every gesture told stories of heritage and hope, while well-choreographed cultural displays painted vivid pictures of the revered Ga tradition.

The crowd responded with spontaneous applause, their appreciation echoing across the ceremonial grounds.

The young performers, their faces glowing with pride and tradition, had successfully bridged the gap between past and future, showing that the spirit of Homowo burns as brightly today as it did for their ancestors.

For MIIF, this celebration represented more than cultural appreciation as it embodied the Fund’s commitment to honouring the communities whose lands contribute to Ghana’s mineral wealth.

As the festivities continued, the Fund’s presence served as a testament to the belief that true prosperity must be rooted in respect for tradition, community, and the sacred bonds that tie Ghana’s people to their ancestral home.

The Chief Executive Officer of the Minerals Income Investment Fund (‘MIIF’ or ‘the Fund’), Mrs. Justina Nelson, on Friday, August 15, joined thousands of grief-stricken Ghanaians at the Independence Square, to bid final farewell to the eight departed patriots who perished in a deadly helicopter crash on August 6, 2025.

MIIF CEO, Mrs. Justina Nelson (middle), seated among other dignitaries at the Burial Service.

The solemn gathering, led by President John Dramani Mahama and his government, bore witness to the effect of the tragedy on Ghana’s leadership.

The fallen heroes were:

– Dr. Edward Kofi Omane Boamah, Minister for Defence, a medical doctor whose dedication to public service had taken him from the corridors of the London School of Economics to the highest echelons of government. He is also revered as an astute political strategist

-Dr. Alhaji Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation and MP for Tamale Central, a father of three whose vision for environmental protection would remain forever unfinished.

– Alhaji Muniru Mohammed Limuna, Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator, the watchful protector who had dedicated his life to safeguarding Ghana’s national interests.

– Dr. Samuel Sarpong, Vice-Chair of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC), whose political wisdom had guided many political campaigns and restored the party to power

– Mr. Samuel Aboagye, former Parliamentary Candidate, whose grassroots connections had bridged communities and government

– Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala, the seasoned pilot whose steady hands had safely transported countless officials across Ghana’s skies

– Flying Officer Manin Twum-Ampadu, the dedicated co-pilot whose service record spoke of unwavering commitment to duty

– Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah, the aircrew member whose technical expertise had ensured mission success time and again.

In recognition of their dedicated service and heroics, President Mahama elevated all three servicemen post-humously

The helicopter had departed from Kotoka International Airport toward the gold-mining area for an event about tackling illegal mining, when it disappeared from radar and crashed into a forested mountainside in the Ashanti region.

Mrs. Justina Nelson exchanging pleasantries with a guest at the Burial Service.

The presence of the MIIF team led by Mrs Nelson was a direct response that embodied the profound respect the Fund holds for public service.

Earlier in the week, Mrs. Nelson, alongside the Board Chairman of the Fund, Mr Richard Kwame Asante and other senior officers of MIIF, had laid a wreath at the forecourt of the Jubilee House, the seat of government, a testament to shared grief and solidarity.

The Fund’s tribute, published in the Daily Graphic on August 15, 2025, stood as more than mere words on paper but more like a covenant with the nation, a promise that the ideals these eight heroes died defending would live on.

As Mrs. Nelson stood in the sea of mourners at the Independence Square, the weight of MIIF’s mission felt more profound than ever.

The Fund’s commitment to maximizing revenues from Ghana’s mineral resources had always been intertwined with a deeper purpose, ensuring that the wealth beneath Ghana’s soil serves to build a better future for all Ghanaians.

The tragedy had reinforced a fundamental truth that this mission cannot be separated from the sacred duty of protecting the lives and wellbeing of those who serve the nation.

Mrs Nelson and the MIIF team’s presence at the funeral also reinforced the believe that the helicopter crash, one of the worst air disasters in the country in over a decade, had created a void in Ghana’s leadership that would be felt for years to come.

The Board Chairman of the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF), Mr Richard Kwame Asante, has described the tragic August 6 helicopter accident which claimed the lives of eight gallant statesmen including two key cabinet ministers, as a collective loss which must help to better unite the nation.

Consequently, he called on all to rally behind the government and families of the bereaved in what he described as a “difficult moment of intense grief”.
Mr. Asante made these remarks when he led a high-powered delegation from MIIF, including Chief Executive Officer Mrs Justina Nelson and other Fund executives, to lay a wreath at the Jubilee House in honour of the fallen public servants.

While acknowledging the nation’s profound grief over the loss of these gallant souls, Mr. Asante called on all Ghanaians to unite in working toward national renewal and keying into the Reset Agenda to make Ghana great again.

He conveyed the heartfelt sympathies of MIIF’s board, management, and staff to President John Dramani Mahama, Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, the entire government, the National Democratic Congress, the Ghana Armed Forces, and the bereaved families, concluding with the prayer: “May their souls rest in perfect peace.”

MIIF’s Official Statement
In an earlier statement, MIIF expressed its profound sorrow, saying: “At MIIF, we are deeply grieved by this monumental loss. These were not merely public officials; they were devoted fathers, loving husbands, inspiring mentors, and unwavering guardians of our democracy who dedicated their lives to Ghana’s service.

“Dr. Edward Omane Boamah’s steadfast dedication to national security remains an enduring legacy that will continue to inspire generations of Ghanaians to serve with honor and distinction. Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed’s passionate commitment to environmental stewardship and technological progress touched countless lives and advanced Ghana’s development aspirations.
“The profound tragedy that these exemplary leaders, who devoted their entire careers to protecting and advancing Ghana’s interests, should perish while still answering the call of national duty, deepens our collective anguish. Their families have been deprived of their beloved patriarchs, and Ghana has lost irreplaceable repositories of wisdom, experience, and patriotic service.
“As custodians of Ghana’s sovereign wealth through MIIF, we intimately understand the weight of national responsibility and the sacrifices inherent in public service. These fallen heroes embodied the highest ideals of patriotic duty, consistently prioritizing Ghana’s welfare above personal comfort and safety,” the release added.

Death has done its worst again, this time, claiming the lives of some of Ghana’s finest public servants in a tragic helicopter crash last Wednesday.

They are: the former Minister of Defense, Hon. Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, former Minister of Environment, Science, Technology & Innovation, Hon. Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, former Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator, Dr. Alhaji Mohammed Muniru Limuna, former Deputy National Chairman of NDC, Dr. Samuel Sarpong, Former NDC Parliamentary Candidate Obuasi East, Mr. Samuel Aboagye, former Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala, former Flying Officer Malin Twum-Ampadu and former Sgt. Ernest Addo Mensah.

The Board and Management of the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF or the Fund’) are deeply shaken and heartbroken by that catastrophic helicopter crash.

To us at MIIF, words cannot adequately capture the profound grief that has engulfed our hearts and the entire nation. These were not merely public servants; they were fathers, husbands, mentors, and pillars of our democracy who dedicated their lives to the service of Mother Ghana.

For instance, Hon. Dr. Edward Omane Boamah’s unwavering commitment to national security will forever be etched in our memories. His vision for a secure and prosperous Ghana inspired countless young Ghanaians to serve their nation with distinction.

Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed’s passionate advocacy for environmental protection and technological advancement touched the lives of millions.

The tragic irony that these great men, who spent their lives protecting and serving Ghana, should perish while still in service to the nation, fills us with overwhelming sorrow. Their families have been robbed of beloved patriarchs, and Ghana has lost irreplaceable treasures of wisdom and experience.

MIIF, managers of Ghana’s sovereign minerals fund, understand the weight of national service and the sacrifices it demands. These fallen heroes exemplified the very essence of patriotic duty, often placing the nation’s interests above their personal comfort and safety.

We, therefore, extend our most heartfelt and deepest condolences to His Excellency President John Dramani Mahama, who has lost trusted advisors and dear friends. Our hearts go out to Her Excellency Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyeman, the Chief of Staff Hon. Julius Debrah, the entire Government, the Chief of Defense Staff, and the resilient people of Ghana during these darkest moments.

To the bereaved families, Ghana weeps with you, MIIF mourns with you, and we stand with you during these excruciating moments of grief and disbelief.

May their souls rest in perfect and everlasting peace.

Our thoughts and prayers remain with you all.

Signed

Board and Management of MIIF

The Chief Executive Officer of the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF), Mrs. Justina Nelson, has announced the Fund’s commitment to support initiatives that create lasting positive impact on the lives of people, particularly residents of mining communities across the country.

A key initiative, she said, involves providing healthcare services to these communities, with MIIF working with Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital to launch free medical outreach programmes in mining areas within the coming weeks.

Mrs. Nelson made the pledge during a courtesy call by a high-powered delegation from the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital at the Fund’s headquarters in Cantonments, Accra.

The delegation, led by Dr. Frank Owusu-Sekyere, Head of Medical Affairs at the hospital, used the opportunity to discuss matters of mutual interest between the two institutions.

“We have the welfare of the people within the mining communities at heart, and we will do all we can to ensure that they also benefit from the minerals mined on their land,” Mrs. Nelson stated.

“This forms part of the core of our corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives, and we will ensure that we execute accordingly because health, is indeed wealth,” she added.

The MIIF CEO described the discussions on the medical outreach collaboration with Korle-Bu management as fruitful and gave the assurance that the two institutions will draw up action plans to actualize these intentions within the coming weeks to launch the project.

She praised the Korle-Bu brand as one that has been tried and tested, noting that the planned outreach using experts from the hospital is a step in the right direction.

In his remarks, Dr. Owusu-Sekyere noted the remarkable strides the hospital has made in delivering quality healthcare, particularly in managing referral cases from across the country.

He described the intended medical outreach as a laudable initiative and confirmed that Korle-Bu stands ready for the collaboration to make a meaningful impact on the lives of people in the mining communities of the country.

Dr. Owusu-Sekyere also appealed for closer collaboration with MIIF to address critical infrastructure challenges that continue to affect the delivery of quality healthcare services at the hospital.