The Lebanese Ambassador to Ghana, Mohammed Baalbaki, together with a Lebanese businessman and philanthropist, Mohammed Raii, have donated a variety of items to the Ghana Police Service to support its operations and enhance public safety.

The donation, worth about GH¢2 million, includes three Nissan Navara pickups for operational duties, 20 Apsonic motorbikes to bolster intelligence work, 20 43-inch television sets and 30 sets of air conditioners for the wards at the Police Hospital to improve patient care.

It is part of efforts to maintain the strong ties between Ghana and Lebanon, and also to support the Police Service in improving operational efficiency and community policing.

Continuous support

Leading the delegation to hand over the items at the ceremony at the Police Headquarters, Mr Baalbaki said the initiative was further proof of an already existing relationship between the Lebanese community and the Ghana Police Service, which was characterised by a strong, supportive partnership, focused on logistical support and collaborative security.

He said this was not the first time such a donation had been made, as the Lebanese Embassy, from time to time, sponsored, donated vehicles and equipment, and provided scholarships for police officers.

The vehicles and motorbikes

He commended the Police Service for the good work being done and expressed the hope that the items donated would further help enhance their efficiency.

Mr Raii said he was particularly excited about improving the standards at the wards at the Police Hospital because it would benefit the general public.

He explained that his gesture was driven by a sense of responsibility as a resident in Ghana. He felt obliged to support meaningful causes, and noted that he had consistently assisted schools and public institutions in various regions that needed help.

Timely

Receiving the donation, the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, expressed deep appreciation for the gesture, describing it as a critical support for its operations.

“These items will significantly aid our work, especially the motorbikes, which will help us fight crime more effectively,” he noted.

IGP Yohuno explained that two of the pickups would be assigned to the IGP’s Special Operations Team, while the third one would be used to monitor police operational activities.

He also commended Ambassador Baalbaki, Mr Raii and the Lebanese business community in Ghana for their consistent support, highlighting that the contribution reflected the strong and cordial relationship between the two countries.

The IGP, on behalf of the Police Service, gave an assurance that the items would be used responsibly to enhance policing and public safety, while encouraging other individuals and organisations to support similar initiatives.