Nsawam Prisons have received donations from BH-FERTAGRO, an importer and supplier of fertilizers affiliated with global agric-input producers from North Africa, Eastern Europe, Asia, and the Americas.
The items said to be worth over GH¢70,000, included over 150 bags of NPK fertilizers for their current 47-acre land project, toiletries for staff, over 600 bags of sachet water, and 25 boxes of soap.
Receiving the items on behalf of the commander and the Nsawam Prisons, the Assistant Director of Prisons, Andrews Osei thanked the company for the kind gesture.
He stated that the facility needs assistance, especially in the area of agriculture to support the government in feeding prisoners.
He also mentioned that the donation has come in time, especially with the current farming project they are about to embark on.
According to him, the gesture will also encourage others to come to their aid.
Robert Ayittey, the Managing Director of the fertiliser company, who presented the items expressed joy and appreciated the good works of the prison service.
Alex Kwame Donyinah, General Manager of the company, in his speech, emphasized his outfit's commitment to giving back to society.
He commended the service for the work towards human development and also appreciated the challenge the facility is facing in feeding the inmates. "We are hopeful that the fertilizer will help them increase their yield and expand their cultivation to be able to have enough food to feed the inmates and alleviate the challenges that they have in managing them," he said.
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