Founder of Sweet Surgical Sculpts, Dr. Kwadwo Adae, has offered to help 21-year-old Solomon Akugru, a victim of the tragic June 3 disaster, which occurred at the Kwame Nkrumah Circle in 2015.

It has already been a decade since that devastating event, which claimed over 150 lives and left many injured.

For Solomon, the trauma remains not just in memory but in the visible scars on his face and the quiet pain of abandoned dreams.

Dr. Adae’s offer came during Solomon’s interview on Joy Prime’s Changes show with Roselyn Felli, aired on Wednesday, June 4, 2025.

During the conversation, online journalist Kobby Kyei said Solomon had received some support from the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP) following the publication of his story, where he was seen begging on the streets to support his daily needs.

When asked if he was satisfied with the support so far, Solomon responded, “Yes”, but made one final request: he wished to undergo surgery to correct the scars on his face.

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 “I need someone who will help me do a surgery so I can look normal again,” he said in Twi.

A few minutes later, Dr. Adae joined the conversation and assured Solomon of his support, promising to sponsor the surgery once he is deemed fit following medical evaluations.

According to Dr. Adae, the type of surgery required will depend on the results of the medical tests and laboratory procedures.

 “Looking at how he looks now and the scarring of his face, I won’t be able to tell if it’s doable or not now. We’ll need to examine and see if there’s any functional impairment. When I say functional impairment, you see that the scar is almost across all the face, around the lips, the nose and almost across all the face. So we need to find out if he can even open his mouth fully or breathe normally, and if he can close his lips tightly. Based on all that, then we’ll know whether we need to correct one or leave the other,” Dr. Adae explained.

He assured that the medical examination is expected to begin in June, with the aim of determining a suitable date for the surgery, which will be performed in Kumasi, where his facility is located.

Beyond his profession as a surgeon, Dr. Adae is also known for his philanthropic work, supporting individuals with similar conditions who cannot afford treatment.

There is hope that Solomon Akugru will successfully go through the necessary medical examinations and eventually undergo the surgery to restore his facial appearance and boost his confidence.

Solomon had always dreamed of becoming a successful lawyer, but the tragic event shattered that ambition, as he has been unable to continue his education since the incident.

However, as the saying goes, “Where there’s life, there’s hope.”

At 21, Solomon has chosen to pursue a new path, setting his sights on learning a trade in tiling, a dream now made possible with the support of NEIP CEO Eric Adjei, who has provided him with the necessary tools.