Mahama inaugurates Akatsi North District Police Headquarters at Ave Dakpa

President John Dramani Mahama has commissioned the new Akatsi North District Police Headquarters at Ave Dakpa in the Volta Region, calling on police officers to cultivate a strong maintenance culture to ensure the facility remains in excellent condition for years to come.

The commissioning of the police headquarters forms part of the government's efforts to strengthen security infrastructure and improve policing across the country by providing modern facilities for law enforcement agencies.

Addressing officers and guests at the ceremony, President Mahama stressed that the long-term value of the new headquarters would depend not only on its construction but also on how well it is maintained by those who use it.

"I hope that the police officers will have a high sense of maintenance so that five years' time when I come back, this District Police Headquarters will still be looking the same as we commissioned it today," the President said.

President Mahama urged officers stationed at the facility to take personal responsibility for its upkeep rather than relying solely on government intervention whenever maintenance is required.

He emphasised that preserving public infrastructure is a shared responsibility and encouraged the officers to act promptly whenever the building requires minor repairs or repainting.

"Don't wait for James Gunu (Volta Regional Minister) to come and paint it. If it is looking dirty, you yourselves contribute. Paint is not expensive, so that it continues to look as new as we commissioned it today," he stated.

According to the President, developing a culture of routine maintenance across public institutions will help extend the lifespan of government infrastructure while reducing the cost of major rehabilitation works.

The newly inaugurated Akatsi North District Police Headquarters is expected to enhance policing and improve security operations within the district and surrounding communities.

The modern facility will provide officers with improved working conditions and strengthen the Ghana Police Service's ability to respond effectively to crime, maintain public order and deliver essential policing services.

The project also reflects the government's broader commitment to improving security infrastructure nationwide to support law enforcement and ensure safer communities

President Mahama reiterated that public facilities belong to all Ghanaians and should be protected through responsible use and regular maintenance.

He noted that while government will continue investing in infrastructure development, citizens and public servants also have a duty to safeguard national assets to ensure they continue serving future generations.

The President's remarks underscored the importance of instilling a maintenance culture across public institutions as part of efforts to improve efficiency, reduce waste and maximise the value of public investment.