Newmont Africa has inaugurated a state-of-the-art Police Complex for the Tano North Divisional and District Police Command, constructed at the cost of GH¢4.4 million in the Ahafo Region.
According to Mr Abraham Agbozo, the Head of Government Relations, Newmont, the facility, situated at Duayaw-Nkwanta, the Tano North Municipal capital, would position the police well to combat crime in the area.
He said population growth had increased in the area because of the Ahafo North Project of the mine, hence the need to support the police to attend and control crime wave too.
Mr Agbozo said the Ahafo North project was one of Newmont’s valuable investments in the country and Africa, saying with the project, the company aimed at helping to create jobs and improve lives through sustainable and responsible mining, as well as ensuring the safety and security of the people.
Mr George Yaw Boakye, the Ahafo Regional Minister thanked Newmont for its continuous support towards the development of the region and expressed the hope that the police would also maintain the facility regularly.
Mr Ernest Kwarteng, the Tano North Municipal Chief Executive said enhanced security remained essential for the mine’s operations and expressed appreciation to the company for the facility.
The Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP) James Annor, the Ahafo Regional Police Commander, said the gesture would inspire the police intensify their efforts at improving security in the area saying that would boost the confidence of the people in the police.
He appealed to wealthy people, corporate bodies and philanthropic organisations in the area to also support the police with other logistics to enhance their work, saying modern policing remained shared responsibility.
Nana Boakye Bonsu, the Acting President of the Duayaw-Nkwanta Traditional Council also attended the event.
From Michael Owusu Duodu, Duayaw-Nkwanta
GNA
