More than 400 vulnerable persons in Accra have benefited from a feeding outreach organised by the Aircraft Accident and Incident Investigation and Prevention Bureau (AIB Ghana) as part of activities marking its fifth anniversary.
The beneficiaries, largely drawn from the streets of Agbogbloshie, Madina and surrounding communities, received warm meals and food packages in what the Bureau described as a deliberate effort to share its milestone with the less privileged in society.
Speaking during the exercise, the Commissioner of AIB Ghana, Mr John Wunborti, said the initiative was grounded in gratitude and a deep appreciation of the collective support that had enabled the Bureau to achieve significant milestones over the past five years.
“We are celebrating an achievement, and we only achieved what we have achieved because of the support of stakeholders and the people of Ghana. It is only fair that as we celebrate, we reach out to the vulnerable and say thank you,” Mr Wunborti stated.
He explained that the anniversary was not solely about institutional growth and operational successes, but also about reaffirming the Bureau’s commitment to national service and social responsibility.
According to him, vulnerable persons remain an integral part of Ghanaian society and deserve to feel included in moments of institutional celebration.
Between 400 and 500 individuals were fed during the outreach, which Mr Wunborti described as modest but meaningful.
“As a public institution, our mandate is aviation safety, investigating aircraft accidents and incidents and making recommendations to prevent recurrence. But beyond that, we are also part of the Ghanaian community. Our impact should not only be measured in reports and safety recommendations, but also in how we touch lives,” he added.
He further used the occasion to encourage corporate bodies and public sector institutions to incorporate social interventions into their anniversary celebrations, noting that institutional success in both the public and private sectors was largely driven by the trust and support of the Ghanaian people.
“Whatever you have achieved is because Ghanaians supported you. You have the opportunity to serve because the people gave you that mandate. When we celebrate, it should be with them, especially those who are vulnerable,” he emphasised.
The feeding exercise formed part of a series of activities lined up to commemorate AIB Ghana’s five years of operations. Since its establishment, the Bureau has played a critical role in strengthening aviation safety oversight in the country through independent investigations, safety recommendations and stakeholder engagement.
Some of the beneficiaries expressed appreciation for the gesture, describing it as timely and thoughtful.