Tarkwa: To enhance security and combat crime in the Tarkwa Nsuaem Municipality and its surrounding communities, AngloGold Ashanti Iduapriem Mine has donated a Toyota Hilux pickup to the Tarkwa District Police Command.
According to Ghana News Agency, the Toyota Hilux pickup, valued at GHS813,168.00, comes with a one-year comprehensive insurance policy. During the handover ceremony, Mr. Abraham Osei Badu, the Acting Managing Director of AngloGold Ashanti Iduapriem Mine, presented the keys to Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Nana Bismark Agyepong, the Western Central Regional Police Command's Second in Command. Mr. Badu emphasized that AngloGold Ashanti aims to utilize mining to empower people and advance societies, highlighting that a secure environment is crucial for business, family, and community safety.
Mr. Badu further stated that AngloGold Ashanti had responded positively to the Tarkwa Police Command's request, noting that the donation would enhance the police command's operations and help maintain law and order in the municipality. He expressed confidence that the vehicle would improve the Tarkwa District Police Command's ability to respond swiftly to incidents, patrol more efficiently, and serve the community more effectively.
In addition to the vehicle donation, Mr. Badu mentioned that the Mine had constructed and handed over a fully equipped gym valued at GHS553,100 for police personnel at the District and Regional Command to boost their physical fitness and efficiency in carrying out their duties. He thanked the Ghana Police Service for their partnership and reaffirmed AngloGold Ashanti Iduapriem Mine's commitment to being a responsible corporate citizen.
ACP Nana Bismark Agyepong acknowledged the substantial support provided by AngloGold Ashanti to the Ghana Police Service. He noted that mobility challenges due to the district's vast size and poor roads had been addressed by the donation of the new Toyota Hilux. ACP Agyepong expressed gratitude for the Mine's charitable contribution, stressing that the vehicle would be used by the Tarkwa District patrols to increase visibility, accessibility, and facilitate effective policing in the Tarkwa Nsuaem area.
