A Singaporean company has been contracted by the government to construct housing units for the Ghana Police Service, Ghana Prison Service, Ghana National Fire Service, and Ghana Armed Forces, according to President John Mahama’s announcement.
He claimed that he signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the company to establish a prefab business (a factory) to manufacture prefabricated structures while in Singapore in 2025.
He mentioned that the company’s initial task was to construct a hostel for 10,000 students at the University of Ghana.
President Mahama stated, “But we have also commissioned them to build housing for our Police Service, our Prisons, Fire Service, and the Ghana Armed Forces,” during the Ghana Police Service’s end-of-year gathering, or WASSA, which took place at the Police Headquarters in Accra.
He pointed out that the lodging situation for security forces would significantly improve under the government’s Big Push Agenda.
“And so start identifying your lands in your various barracks, where we will build this accommodation so that we can provide enough accommodation for our police service.”
West African Soldiers Social Activity (WASSA), according to President Mahama, is more than just custom and camaraderie; it’s an opportunity to reflect on service, sacrifice, and their shared duty to protect Ghana’s peace and stability.
He pointed out that WASSA gave them a break from the hard work of law enforcement and that it was an opportunity to rekindle their camaraderie and reaffirm their commitment to the principles that characterise the Ghana Police Service.
He praised the Ghana Police Service’s leadership, staff, and Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, for their excellent performance over the recent Christmas season.
“We had a lot of visitors coming into Ghana and there was a lot of activity over the Christmas period. You made sure that crime was kept at a very, very, very, very low level and we thank you very much for your diligence,” he stated
“Normally, periods like this, place exceptional demands on our law enforcement agencies due to the increased travel, social activities, and heightened security risk.”
He claimed that the Service made sure Ghanaians had a secure and peaceful Christmas and New Year’s celebration through meticulous preparation, discipline, and intelligence-led operations.
The President expressed gratitude to the IGP and his Police Management Board for their strategic deployment of officers throughout the country’s roadways, neighbourhoods, marketplaces, places of worship, transportation hubs, and entertainment venues.
The citizens were reassured by this conspicuous police presence, which also showed that the police were alert and attentive.
The promptness and professionalism with which incidents were handled, he claimed, inspired him.
In addition, reports were rapidly handled, suspects were quickly captured, and criminal activity was stopped before it got out of control.
“Let us sustain this momentum and send a clear message that there will be no hiding place for criminal elements.” he said.
President Mahama stated that WASSA’s resuscitation following a protracted hiatus was symbolic.
He said it served as a reminder that organisations, just like people, need to periodically review, reevaluate, realign, and reaffirm their commitment to purpose.
“Resetting the Police Service, Professionalism, Integrity, and Building Public Trust” is a pertinent theme, he said, adding that this year’s WASSA commemoration symbolised both continuity and regeneration.
He said that it represented both the reasonable aspirations of Ghanaians and the changing difficulties of contemporary law enforcement.
Without security, real progress is impossible. Every investor, trader, student, and commuter relies on a feeling of security. Thus, security is essential to our country’s existence.
According to him, resetting does not imply failure or undermine the Ghana Police Service’s illustrious past.
According to him, it acknowledged that shifting circumstances necessitated reform, adaptability, and a renewed dedication.
According to him, a reset aligns policing with democratic norms, human rights standards, and the expectations of a contemporary society while building on strengths and addressing flaws.
Professionalism is at the core of the reset, according to President Mahama, who stated that “professionalism must guide our conduct at every level, from leadership to daily interactions with the public.”
“It must be evident in arrests, in investigations, in crowd control, and the treatment of suspects, victims, and witnesses.”
Inspector General of Police Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno stated that the purpose of the Police’s 2025 WASA end-of-year meeting was to let them to take a break from their hectic schedules to express gratitude and say “well-done” to one another.
Source: newsthemegh.com