The programme, unveiled by the Presidency, is intended to honour the victims' service to the nation while providing an opportunity for Ghanaians to reflect on the impact of the tragedy.
Activities begin with support initiatives for the bereaved families and continue with a memorial lecture, a national inter-faith service, the unveiling of a memorial cenotaph, and a nationwide blood donation exercise.
The memorial lecture, named after former Defence Minister Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, is scheduled for August 4 at Burma Hall in Accra. The main remembrance event, a National Inter-Faith Memorial Service, will be held on August 6 at the UPSA Auditorium and is expected to be attended by President John Dramani Mahama, Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, government officials, members of the Ghana Armed Forces and relatives of the deceased.
Later that day, the Ministry of Defence will unveil a memorial cenotaph in honour of the victims during a private ceremony.
The commemorative activities will conclude on August 8 with the "Service to the Soul" Nationwide Blood Donation Drive at district, regional and teaching hospitals, including the 37 Military Hospital. The government is encouraging citizens to donate blood as a humanitarian tribute that could help save lives.
The helicopter crashed in the Adansi area of the Ashanti Region on August 6, 2025 while transporting government officials and military personnel to Obuasi. All eight people on board died, prompting nationwide mourning, state funerals and an official investigation into the accident.
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