The Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has underscored the importance of the blue economy in Ghana’s national development strategy.
He highlighted its potential for sustainable economic growth, job creation, and poverty reduction.
The minister said this when he commissioned four new patrol boats for the Marine Police Unit of the Ghana Police Service in Tema, a move aimed at enhancing maritime security and protecting the nation’s interests.
The commissioning ceremony marks a significant milestone in the government’s efforts to transform Ghana’s security landscape through innovative initiatives, inclusivity, and community engagement.
“The Ghana Marine Police Unit plays a crucial role in maintaining law and order in our maritime domain, preventing piracy, and protecting our marine resources. These new patrol boats will undoubtedly enhance the unit’s operational capacity, enabling them to effectively patrol our waters, respond to emergencies, and prevent maritime crimes,’ he stated.
He explained that the patrol boats will be used for surveillance, patrolling, and rescue operations, and will enable the Marine Police personnel to quickly respond to distress calls, prevent piracy and smuggling, and protect the country’s marine resources from exploitation.
Muntaka assured the Ghanaian public that the Ministry of Interior and the Government remain committed to maintaining peace and security in the country, and will continue to work tirelessly to ensure that citizens live in a safe and secure environment.
The commissioning of the patrol boats is part of the government’s broader initiative to enhance the capacity of the Ghana Police Service to maintain law and order, and to protect the country’s interests.
