The Rivers State government has announced the opening of an education endowment fund for the children of late Joseph Blankson.
Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, announced the endowment fund for the family while receiving the family of the late hero at Government House on Monday.
Governor Wike who condoled with the bereaved family also gave immediate employment to the wife of the deceased, Mrs Mercy Blankson, a graduate of microbiology and advised her to put the money in a scheme that will best benefit the children and guarantee their future.
The Governor also directed the Executive Chairman of Degema Local Government Council, Tony Philmoore to effect Mercy Blankson’s employment offered to her by the government.
Governor Wike also donated to the burial of late Joseph Blankson
Joe Blankson died during the Bakana boat mishap while rescuing co-passengers.
