President John Dramani Mahama has commissioned the 260-capacity skills-acquisition, vocational, and reform Damongo Camp Prison, built and donated by The Church of Pentecost to the Ghana Prisons Service.
The ultra-modern correctional camp, the third such facility donated by the Church following projects in Ejura and Nsawam, is designed to ease prison overcrowding and prioritise rehabilitation through vocational training in agriculture, carpentry, and other trades.
Delivering his address, President Mahama described the facility as a symbol of hope, a centre for rehabilitation, second chances, and a workshop for transforming lives, representing what can be achieved when the state, church, and community come together in service to humanity.
The President emphasised that nation-building is not the sole responsibility of Government but a collective responsibility of all who believe in the inherent dignity and potential of human beings. He expressed appreciation to the Ghana Prisons Service for its dedication and professionalism in the reformation of all inmates.
The Minister for the Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, who spoke at the ceremony, expressed gratitude to the Church of Pentecost for their generosity and commitment to national development. He noted that the partnership between the government and faith-based organizations is a model that can be replicated in other areas of national development.
The Minister highlighted the government’s commitment to reforming the correctional system, including the allocation of ₵1 billion for retooling security agencies and improving infrastructure. He also mentioned plans to introduce non-custodial sentences for minor offenses, review bail conditions, and implement a robust parole system.
In his remarks, Chairman of the Church of Pentecost, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, stated that the Damongo project, which forms part of the Church’s ongoing Safety and Security Project, reflects The Church of Pentecost’s commitment to practical contributions to Ghana’s socio-economic development and national transformation agenda. He stressed that the Church’s mandate extends far beyond spiritual evangelism, encompassing “holistic human development” through targeted interventions in critical sectors.
Apostle Nyamekye praised the collaborative spirit of the event, commending President Mahama and the Ministry of the Interior for their visionary reforms. He urged continued partnerships, saying the Church remained committed to supporting the State in critical areas such as security, education, health, and water provision.