The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Chartered Institute of Administrators and Management Consultants (CIAMC), Dr Samuel Mawusi Asafo, has paid glowing tribute to the eight public servants who perished in a helicopter crash in the Adansi area of the Ashanti Region.Describing their passing as "a great loss to the country," the CEO said the deceased were patriots who died in the line of duty while on their way to launch the National Co-operative for Responsible Mining and Skills Development.They are the Minister of Defence, Dr Edward Omane Boamah, Technology and Innovation, and MP for Tamale Central, Dr Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, Minister for Environment, Science, Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator, Alhaji Limuna Muniru Mohammed, National Vice Chairman of the National Democratic Congress, Dr Samuel Sarpong, Former parliamentary candidate, Samuel Aboagye, Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala, Flying Officer Manaen Twum Ampadu, and Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah.Laying a flower at the forecourt of the Flagstaff House in Accra yesterday in memory of the victims, Dr Asafo stressed that the tragedy struck at the heart of the institute's advocacy for environmental stewardship."As an institute, we are at the forefront of professionalising the practice of administration, and one of the core areas we emphasise is paying attention to the physical environment wherever you find yourself," he stated.Dr Asafo noted that the victims were on an assignment aimed at protecting the environment, which aligned perfectly with the CIAMC's objectives."This incident touches the core concern area of our work.
We urge all administrators-whether in the political wing, the technocrats or otherwise to give due attention to environmental issues.
In their memory, we will continue to work with the government to reinforce strategies to safeguard our environment," he said.The CEO pledged the institute's support for the government's initiatives to honour the departed, adding that paying tribute to them was also a tribute to their families, colleagues, and the entire nation.Turning to the bereaved families, Dr Asafo acknowledged the profound grief of losing loved ones, saying: "Losing a father, a brother, or a spouse is not easy.
It leaves a big vacuum.
