President Mahama commissions 260-capacity Damongo Camp Prison built by Church of Pentecost
The facility, commissioned by His Excellency President John Dramani Mahama, is the third of its kind to be built and donated by the Church, following similar projects in Ejura and Nsawam.
The Church of Pentecost has constructed and handed over a 260-capacity ultra-modern Skills Acquisition, Vocational, and Reformation Camp Prison at Damongo in the Savannah Region to the Ghana Prisons Service.
The facility, commissioned by His Excellency President John Dramani Mahama, is the third of its kind to be built and donated by the Church, following similar projects in Ejura and Nsawam.
The Damongo Camp Prison is designed to reduce congestion in existing prisons and promote the rehabilitation of inmates through vocational and skills training in agriculture, carpentry, and other trades.
Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, President Mahama described the project as a symbol of hope, a centre for rehabilitation, second chances, and a workshop for transforming lives. He commended the Church of Pentecost for its exemplary partnership with the state, saying it demonstrates what can be achieved when government, faith-based institutions, and communities unite in service to humanity.
The President noted that nation-building is a shared duty, not the responsibility of government alone, and praised the Ghana Prisons Service for its continued dedication and professionalism in reforming and reintegrating inmates.
Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, also lauded the Church for its vision and generosity, describing the project as a model of partnership that should be replicated across other areas of national development.
He reiterated government’s commitment to reforming Ghana’s correctional system, revealing that ₵1 billion has been earmarked for retooling security agencies and improving their infrastructure. He further disclosed plans to introduce non-custodial sentencing for minor offenses, review bail conditions, and implement a more effective parole system.
Chairman of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, explained that the Damongo facility forms part of the Church’s ongoing Safety and Security Project, aimed at complementing government efforts in national transformation.
He emphasized that the Church’s mission goes beyond spiritual growth to encompass holistic human development through practical interventions in areas such as security, education, health, and water provision. Apostle Nyamekye commended President Mahama and the Ministry of the Interior for their visionary leadership and reaffirmed the Church’s commitment to supporting the State in advancing Ghana’s socio-economic progress.
Mike 105.3FM | Navrongo | Alexander Bombande with files from the Interior Ministry
