President Akufo-Addo (2nd from left) with Henry Quartey (L), Kojo Oppong Nkrumah (2nd R) and Titus Glover (R) cutting the tape to inaugurate the Police Housing Project. Pix by Gifty Ama Lawson
President Akufo-Addo has commissioned 320 new housing units for the Ghana Police Service at the Accra Police Depot in Tesano.
This milestone, which is a testament to the government’s dedication to improving living conditions for security personnel, marks a pivotal step in bolstering national security and safety.
Speaking at the ceremony, the President said, “These 320 housing units symbolise our resolve to ensure that those who risk their lives daily to protect us have a safe and comfortable place to call home.”
He was of the belief that access to decent accommodation significantly boosts the morale and effectiveness of police officers.
That, he said, was because a well-housed police force is inherently more motivated and productive.
In acknowledging the challenges faced by police officers and their families, the President reiterated the government’s determination to provide solutions that alleviate these difficulties.
This initiative reflects a broader agenda to ensure that every Ghanaian, irrespective of profession or rank, has access to decent and affordable housing.
The President gave a brief history of the Security Services Housing Programme, initiated in 2018 with the goal of increasing the housing stock for security services.
To date, the Ministry of Works and Housing has successfully delivered 536 housing units under Phases I and II of the programme.
Phase I, completed in 2014, provided 168 units for the then Bureau of National Investigations in Tema. Phase II, completed in 2018, delivered 368 units for the Ghana Navy at Tema Newtown.
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.
Acknowledging the collaborative efforts behind the project, the President commended the Ministry of Works and Housing, the Ministry of the Interior, the Police Service, and all stakeholders involved.
Their collective efforts have ensured the successful completion of these housing units.
In his concluding remarks, President Akufo-Addo addressed the officers who will soon occupy the new units, describing the housing as a reward for their loyalty and service to the nation.
The President declared Phase III of the Security Services Housing Project officially launched, expressing hope for continued collaboration to build a Ghana where every citizen feels safe, secure, and valued.
“May God bless the Police Service, and us all, and may God bless our homeland Ghana, and make her great and strong,” President Akufo-Addo concluded.
By Charles Takyi-Boadu, Presidential Correspondent