On August 6, 2025, Ghana lost eight senior officials in a military helicopter crash, including Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation.
This article provides a detailed account of Murtala Muhammed's life, political career, and personal background, highlighting his contributions to national development and public service.
Early life and education Born on December 14, 1974, in Ghana's Northern Region, Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed was a proud Muslim whose journey began in the classrooms of Tamale.
He earned a Teacher's Certificate A from Tamale College of Education before pursuing higher education at the University of Ghana and Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology.
