Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has underscored the importance of public trust, professionalism and continuous public education in strengthening Ghana’s security architecture and promoting national development.
Speaking during a visit to the Ministry of the Interior, the Vice President commended personnel of the various security agencies for their dedication to protecting lives and maintaining law and order across the country.
She described security as the foundation for national development, stressing that without safety and stability, meaningful progress in other sectors would be difficult to achieve.
Prof. Opoku-Agyemang highlighted the critical role of public education in ensuring compliance with laws and regulations, noting that citizens must understand not only the sanctions associated with wrongdoing but also the benefits of adhering to the law.
She urged security institutions to deepen public engagement and maintain positive relationships with citizens, emphasizing that public confidence and cooperation are essential for effective law enforcement.
“The public must have faith in us. They must believe that the institutions exist for their benefit and safety,” she stated.
The Vice President also called for greater support and opportunities for women serving within the security services, praising the increasing number of female personnel and encouraging efforts to help them rise to leadership positions.
On logistics and equipment, she stressed the need to strengthen maintenance systems within the security services to ensure the longevity of state assets. She advocated greater involvement of technicians in the procurement and installation of equipment to improve maintenance outcomes and reduce replacement costs.
Prof. Opoku-Agyemang further assured the security agencies of government’s continued support as efforts are intensified to improve working conditions and provide the resources required for efficient service delivery.
Earlier, the Minister for the Interior outlined several reforms and achievements within the sector, including the passage of the Security and Intelligence Agencies Act and the Community Service Act, both of which are expected to strengthen the country’s criminal justice and correctional systems.
He also highlighted ongoing digitalisation efforts within the Ministry, noting that 18 services have already been moved online to improve accessibility and efficiency.
The Minister further announced significant improvements in logistics across the security agencies, including the acquisition of new vehicles and equipment for the Ghana Police Service, Ghana Immigration Service, Ghana National Fire Service, Ghana Prisons Service and the Narcotics Control Commission.
According to him, the Ministry has also intensified efforts to combat narcotics trafficking through enhanced law enforcement operations, public education campaigns and the establishment of specialised prosecution mechanisms for narcotics-related offences.
The visit formed part of the Vice President’s engagements with key state institutions aimed at strengthening collaboration and supporting the government’s broader development agenda.
