Yesterday, the Daffiama-Bussi-Issa (DBI) district officially welcomed 26 recruits into the Ghana Police Service and the Ghana Fire Service at a ceremony held at the DBI District Assembly Hall.
To our courageous recruits: As you take on these responsibilities, I urge you to work diligenly with dedication and integrity
The personnel, comprising 17 Community Police Protection Officers and nine Fire Service Assistants, are set to augment the efforts of security agencies in effectively maintaining peace and safeguarding lives and property.
In attendance at the occasion were the Member of Parliament, Dr Sabastian Sandaare; the District Chief Executive, Hon. James Woor; the District Police and Fire Commanders; local chiefs; and Assembly members of the area.
The District Director of the Youth Employment Agency, Mr Desmond Tampuori, said the recruits are not just being employed but will be joining the frontline to serve and protect the district and the nation at large, as their respective commanders have assured.
He also called on the recruits to listen carefully to instructions and uphold the standards of discipline. He noted that their parent institutions have pledged to mentor, guide, and protect them from abuse or bullying, and he urged them to work diligently with integrity.
“To our courageous recruits: As you take on these responsibilities, I urge you to work diligently with dedication and integrity,” he said.
He also added that in the near future, they will be recruiting for roles such as Community Medical First Response Assistants, Arabic Teachers, and Personal Office Assistants, among others. At the same time, skills training will remain open for interested youth.
The occasion lauded the Member of Parliament for the area, Dr Sabastian Sandaare, for his “invaluable financial support and persistent lobbying to secure training slots” for the recruits, while also commending the DCE and the Regional Director of YEA, Hon. Basiera Sankaara, for their unwavering support.
invaluable financial support and persistent lobbying to secure training slots
