Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of National Entrepreneurship and Innovative Programme (NEIP) has supported Solomon Akugru, one of the survivors of the June 3 disaster.

In his social media page, Mr Adjei posted, "I had the privilege of meeting and supporting Solomon Akugru, a resilient survivor of the June 3 disaster."

"To help him start afresh, I provided startup tools for tiling, funding for rent to ensure a safe and dignified home, and a mobile phone to keep him connected", he stressed.

The CEO said the strength and determination of Solomon Akugru moved him deeply.

Mr Adjei expressed his appreciation to one Kobby Kyei, for sharing the story of the victim and making this connection possible. 

He said, "at NEIP, we believe in empowering dreams. Solomon, this is your fresh start. Go and make us proud."

Ten years ago today, disaster struck the heart of Accra in a deadly combination of flood and fire that killed 154 people and left the country in shock. On the night of June 3, 2015, as torrential rains pounded the capital, an explosion at the GOIL filling station near Kwame Nkrumah Circle turned an already dire flood emergency into a national tragedy.

Hundreds of individuals, caught in the downpour and rising floodwaters, had sought shelter at the fuel station. But as water levels surged, fuel leaked from the station and floated across the surface. In a flash, a spark triggered a massive explosion, engulfing the area in flames.

The aftermath was grim as bodies were scattered across the streets, and some were found days later in open drains. Emergency responders faced a harrowing task as they worked for weeks to clear the devastation. The government declared three days of national mourning.

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