The Obuasi Pentecost Men Workers Guild (PMWG) and the Pentecost Men’s Ministry (PEMEM) have donated a substantial quantity of cement to the Obuasi Local Prison to support the construction of a vocational workshop.
The cement, comprising several bags of high‑quality material, was handed over to prison authorities during a brief ceremony at the prison premises.
The workshop is intended to expand the facility’s industrial and reform programmes to provide inmates with practical skills in carpentry, masonry, tailoring and other trades that can reduce recidivism and aid reintegration.
Elder Emmanuel Baidoo, President of the PMWG, explained that the donation reflects the group’s commitment to holistically commit to community development that goes beyond spiritual nourishment.
He disclosed that their aim is to support the construction of a workshop where inmates will receive hands‑on training in various trades in line with the vision of the Church and Prison Service to transform prisons into genuine reformation centres.
Pastor Prince Agyeman, Obuasi Area PEMEM leader, reiterated the ministry’s dedication to improving the lives of marginalized members of society.
“By investing in infrastructure that equips inmates with vocational skills, we believe we are helping to break the cycle of crime and support sustainable livelihoods,” he told reporters.
Chief Superintendent of Prisons Francis Deku, Officer‑in‑Charge of Obuasi Local Prison, thanked the donors, noting that such contributions boost morale among staff and inmates alike.
“Cement and other building inputs are essential to accelerating the completion of this much‑anticipated workshop, which aligns with national and institutional priorities for prison reform.
He indicated that the donation builds on PEMEM’s ongoing community‑engagement efforts, which have included outreach campaigns and partnerships with AngloGold Ashanti and Vivo Energy Ghana to promote safety, education and civic responsibility in Obuasi.
He expressed the view that when completed, the vocational workshop is expected to become a beacon for skills acquisition and positive transformation for inmates in the Obuasi area, supporting broader efforts by the Ghana Prisons Service, faith‑based organisations and civil society to expand inmate training opportunities and prepare individuals for productive life after release.
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