By: Bright Ntramah
President Akufo-Addo has inaugurated 320 housing units in Tesano, Accra for the police service as part of ongoing efforts to improve the living conditions of security personnel.
The housing units according to the President is a reward for the loyalty and service of the police to the nation.
Addressing Officers and men who graced the occasion, the President noted that these houses are not just buildings, but a token of government appreciation for the sacrifices the men in uniform make every day.
The 320-unit housing project, which began in 2018, comprises seven blocks of two-bedroom apartments and thirteen blocks of three-bedroom apartments, with each block containing sixteen apartments.
In addition to the residential units, the project features a multipurpose sports facility, a kindergarten school, and other auxiliary residential facilities. The completion and utilization of this housing project has augmented the government’s other housing programmes that are being rolled out to increase the residential stock of public service workers.
The project represents a substantial effort by the government to enhance the living conditions of public service workers and to address the housing deficit in the country.
The new housing units will not only provide much-needed accommodation for police personnel but also enhance their welfare, enabling them to perform their duties more effectively. With these new housing units, government is taking a crucial step towards creating an environment that allows police officers to focus more on their critical duties rather than worry about their living conditions.
President Akufo-Addo said government recognize the challenges faced by the police officers and their families, and are determined to provide solutions that will alleviate these difficulties.
“Today’s event celebrated the completion of Phase III, which comprises 320 new housing units at the Tesano Police Training School. The units include 112 two-bedroom apartments and 208 three-bedroom apartments, along with an officers’ mess, a social centre, two multipurpose playing courts, and a kindergarten. These modern, well-equipped facilities are designed to improve the quality of life for police officers and their families, creating a conducive environment that enhances operational readiness and motivation.
President Akufo-Addo stressed that the benefits of this project extend beyond providing shelter. The improved living conditions foster a sense of security and stability for police officers and their families, which he believes will be reflected in their dedication to duty
This project, the President noted is a reflection of broader agenda to ensure that every Ghanaian, regardless of their profession or rank, has access to decent and affordable housing. He said by addressing the various needs of security personnel, government is laying a solid foundation for a safer and more secure Ghana.
“These 320 housing units symbolize our resolve to ensure that those who risk their lives daily to protect us have a safe and comfortable place to call home,” the President stated.
The IGP, DR George Akuffo Dampare lauded President Akufo-Addo for prioritising the welfare of police service. Describing the President as a legacy President, the IGP outlined some legacies and contributions made by the President since assumption of power. This include the provision of 4,000 motorbikes spread across the length and breadth of this country.
He noted that under President Akufo-Addo leadership policing has reached the doorsteps of communities which have never seen policing . It has therefore reduced crime making Ghana one of the most peaceful country in Africa.
Through initiative and leadership of the President, the IGP noted that the Police have, established 181 regional form police units made up of an average of 35 police officers with vehicles and motorbikes dotted in a network fashion across the country.
Dr Dampare promised to work with the rest of the security agencies to ensure that there is peace, security, law, and order, especially during this election year.
The Minister of Works and Housing, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, assured that funds will be secured to complete other abandoned projects.
The Minister for the Interior, Henry Quartey urged occupants of the houses to maintain high culture of maintenance. He said the culture where infrastructure will be left unattended to will not be tolerated.
