The founder and chairman of McDan Group, Dr. Daniel McKorley, has reaffirmed his commitment to supporting widows in Ghana through the McDan Foundation’s annual Widows Support Programme.
The 2025 edition of the initiative took place on Sunday, March 9, at Mantse Agbonaa in James Town, Accra (British Accra), bringing relief to over 7,000 widows.
Speaking during the event, Dr. McKorley expressed his deep personal connection to the cause, describing all widows in Ghana as his “wives” and emphasizing the need to support them in difficult economic times.
“Every widow here is very excited, and that gives me joy. This project did not start today—we have been doing this for five years, from the north to Kumasi, Tarkwa, and other areas. Widows are often forgotten, and given the high cost of living, it is important that we do something to support them,” he stated.
This year’s event saw a significant international partnership with Ukraine, making it the biggest edition yet. Sergii Kovachuk, CEO of Ridney Food Consortium of Ukraine, highlighted the food security collaboration between his organization and the McDan Foundation.
“We operate a food consortium in Ukraine with 11 food factories and 25 farmers. Today, we are in Accra distributing food parcels to those in need. This partnership is a pilot project aimed at supporting both the Ukrainian economy and vulnerable communities in Ghana. Moving forward, we plan to combine products from both countries and develop food production in Ghana,” Mr. Kovachuk explained.
The event also received praise from Nii Addotey Otintor II, the paramount chief of the Sempe Traditional Area and Mankralo of the Ga State, who commended McDan for his continued generosity.
“McDan’s support for the GaDangme people, especially widows, is commendable. Others should learn from his example and contribute to the well-being of our communities,” he remarked.
The McDan widows support programme continues to expand its reach, with Dr. McKorley assuring widows across the country that the initiative would grow bigger in the coming years.
