The Deputy Minister for Defence and Member of Parliament for Atwima Kwanwoma, Hon. Kofi Amankwa-Manu, on Thursday, May 30, 2024 cut sod to make way for the construction of a modern District Police Headquarters at Atwima Foase. This will come as a moral booster to the Police in their quest to improve security and combat crime in the entire district.
Speaking at the sod-cutting ceremony, the MP underscored the importance of security as an indispensable tool for sustainable growth and development of any community, hence the effort and commitment to support the police to improve security in the area.
He called on Nananom and the people as well as the police of Foase to collectively collaborate well with the contractor to complete the project at the stipulated time when work commences to avert any delays.
The legislator said the need to improve security in the constituency sits well in his agenda to develop the area adding that, security is a basic human right in today’s modern world.
The Deputy Minister expressed his appreciation to the police service for their relentless efforts in fighting the increasingly crime rates in the area which has then called for a befitting and modern standard police headquarters which his outfit is ready to support as a partner in development.
Adding his voice, Mr. Prince Karikari, the District Chief Executive (DCE), reiterated that the said project is expected to be completed within six months since all materials needed are ready to commence the project. He implored the contractor to hire the services of the local people to as well create employment for the teaming youth who are ready to make end meet.
Nana Appiah Ampim Frimpong II, the chief of Foase lauded the Member of Parliament and the District Chief Executive for the project and pledged the support of Nananom to the contractors in the delivery of their services over the estimated period of time. He stressed the project when completed, will improve police visibility and accessibility across the area.
The Chief urged the contractor to speed up work to fulfill the promise and also admonished the police to deal with all miscreants in the community at the law court rather than resulting to the palace to serve as a deterrent to many others.
Engineer Christian Abedu, who represented Construction Ambassadors, the contractors for the project assured that the project will be completed in 6 months’ time as scheduled. He highlighted that the critical nature of the project will encourage the contractors to complete the project on time.
Chief Superintendent of Police, the Asokwa Divisional Commander, commended the MP for such a great move since the police need more of such infrastructure to fight crime and improve security in areas that are quickly developing like Atwima Kwanwoma.
He further lauded the DCE for his immense contribution towards the service and called Nananom and other stakeholders to all support in the fight against crime in the area since the police is just one body but will need the collective effort of all. Source: Samuel Antwi – ISD
