Obuasi Pentecost Mine Workers Guild and PEMEM Donate Cement to Obuasi Prisons to Support Workshop Construction
In a show of community solidarity and support for prison rehabilitation initiatives, the Obuasi Pentecost Men Workers Guild and the Pentecost Men’s Ministry have donated a significant quantity of cement to the Obuasi Local Prisons to aid ongoing construction work for a vocational workshop facility.
The donation, consisting of multiple bags of quality cement, was handed over to the prison authorities in Obuasi, where infrastructure development aimed at improving inmate skills training is underway. The workshop is part of efforts to expand the prison’s industrial and reform programmes, giving inmates practical skills that can help reduce recidivism and better equip them for reintegration into society after their sentences.
Speaking at the brief presentation ceremony, Elder Emmanuel Baidoo, the President of the Pentecost Mine Workers Guild highlighted the group’s commitment to holistic community development — which extends beyond spiritual nourishment to include social and economic empowerment projects. He explained that the donation of building materials was aimed at supporting the construction of a workshop where inmates will receive hands-on training in trades such as carpentry, masonry, tailoring, and other crafts once completed.
He said the Church aligns with the vision of the Prison service to transform and rebrand Prisons across the country as a reformation center hence the construction of a modern prison camp by the church in Obuasi. Elder Baidoo further commended the management of the Obuasi local prisons for putting resources given to them by government and private bodies into productive use.
In an interview with the media shortly after the handing over , Pastor Prince Agyeman, the Obuasi Area PEMEM leader said the Men’s Ministry in Obuasi remains passionate about improving the lives of all in the society, including those who have found themselves on the margins of life.
“By investing in infrastructure that equips inmates with vocational skills, we believe we are helping to break the cycle of crime and support sustainable livelihoods.”, he said.
The Officer-in-Charge of Obuasi Local Prisons Chief Superintendent of Prison (CSP) Francis Deku, expressed gratitude for the gesture, acknowledging that such community support boosts the morale of both the prison service and inmates. He noted that contributions like cement and other building inputs are essential to accelerating the completion of the workshop — a much-anticipated project that aligns with national and institutional priorities for prison reform and inmate rehabilitation.
This latest support by PEMEM builds on their established pattern of community engagement and partnership with local organisations. Recently, the Obuasi Area Men’s Ministry has undertaken community outreach campaigns and teamed up with partners such as AngloGold Ashanti and Vivo Energy Ghana for initiatives that promote safety, education, and civic responsibility in Obuasi. 
The construction of vocational training facilities within prisons is part of broader efforts by the Ghana Prisons Service — in collaboration with faith-based organisations and civil society — to expand inmate training opportunities and prepare individuals for a productive life upon release.
As the workshop construction progresses, stakeholders from the Church, correctional services, and community groups are hopeful that the facility will soon become a beacon for skills acquisition and positive transformation for inmates in the Obuasi area.
