The government has announced a comprehensive support package for citizens being evacuated from South Africa in the wake of ongoing xenophobic attacks against African nationals. In a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, authorities assured affected Ghanaians that measures have been put in place to ensure their safe return and smooth reintegration into society.
According to the Ministry, all evacuees will benefit from multiple forms of assistance designed to help them settle back into life in Ghana. These include a “Welcome Home Financial Package” as part of immediate relief efforts, transportation support to enable returnees to reach their destinations across the country, and a reintegration allowance to assist them in rebuilding their lives after leaving South Africa under difficult circumstances.
Recognising the emotional and psychological impact of the attacks, the Ministry stated that free psychosocial support services would also be made available to affected persons. The government further disclosed that evacuees would be entered into a special database designed to connect them with job opportunities and startup support programmes.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs described the intervention as part of the government’s commitment to protecting the welfare of Ghanaian citizens abroad and supporting them in times of crisis. “We value and cherish all our citizens,” the statement said.
Source: Myjoyonline.com