By Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY
A philanthropist, James Kabiekyle, has presented building materials to two security agencies in the Sekondi-Takoradi metropolis to support ongoing construction.
They are the Western Police Command and the two Infantry Battalion (2BN). The Police Command received 1 tonne of iron rods and 100 bags of cement, with 2BN at Apremdo also receiving 100 bags of cement.
At a separate presentation, Mr. Kabiekyle explained to media: “I visited the Police Command and saw them putting up a structure; I inquired and was told it’s a project being financed by the Command with support from some individuals.
“So, I decided to support since it’s a good cause. Our police prevent and detect crime, as well as ensuring peace in the various communities.”
Also, at 2BN-Apreemdo Mr. Kabiekyle, who is also Chief Executive Officer (CEO)-James K. K. Gold Enterprise ‘a heavy-duty equipment dealer’, appreciated the military’s work, saying: “They defend the state against external armed threats and ensure public safety”.
He added: “I am ever ready to support in my own small way, since government alone cannot shoulder all the responsibilities”.
ACP Dr. Francis Kwame Tsidi, Second-in- command (2IC) Western Police Command, Sekondi, explained details of the project.
“Our offices here cannot even accommodate up to 10 people, our Regional Joint Operation Centre is so small. Sincerely, we never envisaged this project to be a storey-building, but with the support of people like you, gradually, we will complete this project to serve the population that comes here,” he added.
He applauded Mr. Kabiekyle for the support and called on other individuals and institutions to emulate his example.
Lt. Yvonne Owusu, Personnel Assistance Commanding Officer-2BN who received the items, expressed appreciation to the philanthropist for his gesture.
She added: “Just yesterday, we were thinking of extending our 2MRS maternity block and you are here to support. This is divine intervention and we say a big ‘thank you’”.
