Minister for the Interior, Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka, has donated assorted food items to the Ghana Prisons Service to support the feeding of inmates during the Ramadan season.
The items, donated on behalf of philanthropist and businessman Ibrahim Mahama, include 1,000 bags of rice, 417 boxes of sunflower cooking oil, 200 boxes of tomato paste, and 200 boxes of canned mackerel.
Mr. Muntaka stated that he reached out to Mr. Mahama for assistance, and his request was granted, leading to the donation.
He reaffirmed his commitment to supporting the Prisons Service and announced that 15 pick-up vehicles would soon be presented to the Service as part of 50 vehicles the Interior Ministry plans to distribute.
Director-General of the Ghana Prisons Service, Patience Baffoe-Bonnie (Esq.), expressed gratitude for the donation and highlighted the need for officers to receive the contagious allowance.
She also called on the Minister to facilitate the restoration of some operational allowances.
Mrs. Baffoe-Bonnie assured the Minister of the Prisons Administration’s commitment to his vision and outlined strategic innovations to enhance the Service.
The donated items will be distributed to selected prison facilities, including Nsawam Medium Security, Ankaful Complex, Koforidua Local, Tamale Central, Sunyani Central, Amanfrom Camp, and Manhyia Local Prisons.
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