The Minister for Education and Member of Parliament for Tamale South, Haruna Iddrisu, has pledged to take over the sponsorship of 47 medical students who were previously supported by the late Tamale Central MP and Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed.

Mr Iddrisu made the commitment on Tuesday, 12 August, after the students paid tribute to Dr Murtala during the third-day funeral rites (Adua) in Tamale.

The students described the late MP as a dedicated leader who consistently prioritised education and the welfare of young people.

They also appealed to the government, benevolent organisations and individuals to continue supporting them in their studies.

In response, Haruna Iddrisu assured them of his readiness to take on the responsibility, saying he would ensure their education continues without interruption.

Dr Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed was among eight people who lost their lives on Wednesday, 6 August 2025, when a Ghana Armed Forces Z-9 helicopter crashed in a forested area at Sikaman in the Adansi Akrofrom District of the Ashanti Region.