The Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs at the University of Ghana, Prof. Gordon Awandare, has called for increased support for the University’s Safety and Security Directorate.
Speaking at a community engagement dinner organised by the Directorate at the UG Sports and Wellness Directorate premises, Prof. Awandare urged stakeholders to step up and assist the security team in any way they can.
“We continue to rely on our stakeholders to support us — both in kind, in spirit, and in cash, whatever. You know, for a security force, there are so many needs that they have, and while the University can provide some, we usually rely on support from stakeholders to complement what the University does.”
Airports Divisional Commander, ACP Elizabeth Viney, commended personnel of the Directorate, acknowledging the demanding and risky nature of their duties.
“This is a huge community, and so I know the task that confronts us is enormous. I need to commend you for how you’ve been able to discharge your duties. We have this huge responsibility to ensure the safety of the people we serve here, and I want to believe you have done your best.”
The Deputy Director of Safety and Intelligence of the Directorate, Thomas Aquinas, also highlighted key challenges confronting the unit, including inadequate infrastructure and communication tools that hinder effective emergency response.
“I must candidly acknowledge that our operational effectiveness continues to be hampered by certain logistical constraints, as has been mentioned by the Deputy Director in charge of Operations. Critical resources such as settlement infrastructure, mobility assets, and communication tools remain inadequate, limiting our capacity to respond swiftly and comprehensively to threats and emerging ones,” he noted.
The event aimed to foster long-term partnerships and strengthen community support — an essential step toward improving security operations.
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Story by Ruth Besang | univers.ug.edu.gh
Edited by Gabriel Tecco Mensah
