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Gomoa East District Gets New Fire Station
Muntaka Mohammed – Mubarak, Minister for the Interior, has commissioned a Fire Station at Yesukrom-Fetteh in the Gomoa East District, funded, built, and furnished by the Church of Pentecost.
Delivering his remarks, the Minister praised the Church for its generosity, highlighting the importance of collaboration between faith-based organisations and Government in nation-building.
“This bold and generous act speaks volumes about how faith-based organisations can complement government efforts in nation-building, particularly in areas of safety and disaster preparedness”, he stated.
Muntaka Mubarak added that the responsibilities of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) have evolved from basic fire suppression to encompass technical rescue, road traffic extrications, fire prevention education, hazardous material response, and now climate-induced emergencies, and as such, they require modern infrastructure like the new station to deliver effectively on their mandate.
He urged the community to take ownership of the facility, working together to ensure its success.
Acting Chief Fire Officer, Daniella Mawusi Ntow-Sarpong stated that the station will enhance the Service’s ability to respond to emergencies promptly and support operations within Yesukrom–Fetteh, the Pentecost Convention Centre, and surrounding communities.
She appealed to other faith-based organisations, corporate bodies, and individuals to emulate the example of the Church of Pentecost, highlighting the positive impact it can have on public safety and community development.
Apostle Eric Nyamekye, Chairman of the Church of Pentecost, noted that GNFS has worked tirelessly to serve the nation.
He emphasised that the donation of a fire station is a testament to the Church’s commitment to supporting security agencies through its security and safety projects.
He revealed the Church’s quest to transform every sphere of society through partnerships with Government agencies, consistent with its “Possessing the Nations” agenda.
Minister for the Interior, Mubarak Mohammed Muntaka, has confirmed that former Chief Executive Officer of the Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC), Sedina Tamakloe Attionu, is in prison and serving her jail term.
Speaking in an interview on Joy news, Mr. Muntaka dismissed claims that the former MASLOC boss was being held in a private location.
He said she has been in the custody of the state since she returned to Ghana.
“From the day Sedina came, she has been with us, and she’s serving her time,” he said.
The minister explained that the public is not usually told the specific prison where inmates, especially high-profile persons, are being held for security reasons.
He said even judges who sentence offenders do not necessarily know the specific prison where they are sent.
“If you want to visit her, you can write to the Prisons Service. They will talk to her, and if she is interested in you coming, she will let you come,” Mr. Muntaka stated.
According to him, disclosing the location of high-profile inmates could put their lives at risk, adding that some developed countries also keep such information confidential for security purposes.
His comments come amid public speculation over the whereabouts of Ms. Tamakloe Attionu following reports that she had returned to Ghana to begin serving her prison sentence.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Western Regional Commander of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), ACFO I Cecil Addo, has completed a familiarization tour of major corporate and industrial institutions across the Western Region to strengthen partnerships and enhance fire safety preparedness.
The tour covered key organizations including the Bank of Ghana, GOIL PLC, Ghanstock, Western Terminals, Zen Terminal, Keda Ceramics, Takoradi International Company (TICO), Volta River Authority (VRA), Harlequin Oil and Gas, and Western Serene Atlantic Hotel.
During the engagements, the Regional Commander encouraged management of the institutions to prioritize proactive fire prevention measures by incorporating strict safety protocols into their daily operations.
Discussions also focused on improving fire readiness and strengthening collaboration between GNFS and the corporate sector.
As part of the initiative, GNFS presented firefighting equipment, including Carbon Dioxide (CO2) and Dry Chemical Powder (DCP) extinguishers, as well as Fire Extinguishing Balls, to support workplace safety.
The institutions expressed appreciation for the outreach and pledged to support regular safety audits, joint emergency drills, and potential Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) partnerships with the Service.
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