UN eminent peace ambassador calls on IGP to institute awareness program on peace & security

The UN Eminent Peace Ambassador, Amb. Dr Samuel Ben Owusu has paid a courtesy call on the Inspector General of Police, Dr George Akuffo Dampare in his office on Friday January 28, 2022 to discuss issues pertaining to national peace and security.

Amb. Dr Owusu Who also doubles as the Country Director of United Nations International Association of World Peace Advocate among other things called on the IGP to institute a National Awareness Program on Security and related matters.

According to him, issues relating to explosions safety, domestic abuse, and intolerance amongst others are of great concern.

“The need for National Awareness on Security and Peace related issues on Safety, Domestic Abuse, Violence Against Women and Children, and most importantly, Peace and Tolerance for National Development of our Nation”, he submitted.

He added that, the Ghana Police Service may consider setting up Television Stations or have a dedicated program geared towards educating the public, particularly the uneducated folks on security matters.

“There is a need for the Police to operate a Television station or a platform which will bring awareness and information to the people which will help all citizens to have knowledge on safety when it comes to Peace Building”, he said.

He also used the opportunity to thank the IGP for granting him the opportunity to have such a meeting with him which was geared towards national development.

Amb. Dr Owusu pledged to help the Police in any possible way on Peace and Security related programs.

“We also want to extend our strongest support with any projects or missions you may wish to embark on, that is within the purview of our organization, that we can assist with”, he said.

Source:Newsghana24.com