The Church of Pentecost has continued its support for Ghana’s correctional system with the construction and handover of the Damongo Prison Camp, its third purpose-built correctional facility aimed at decongesting prisons and improving inmate welfare across the country.
The new facility, located in the Savannah Region, forms part of the Church’s national prison reform initiative and joins similar projects completed at Ejura in the Ashanti Region and Nsawam in the Eastern Region. Each of these facilities is designed to accommodate up to 360 inmates, bringing the total additional capacity provided by the Church to over 1,000 spaces.
According to the Deputy Director-General of Prisons in charge of Operations, Dr. Francis Omane Addo, the initiative is significantly reducing pressure on the country’s overcrowded correctional centres, helping to relocate inmates from congested and often dilapidated facilities into modern, humane, and more secure environments.
The Damongo facility, like the earlier centres, has been equipped with structures and systems that support inmate rehabilitation and reintegration. This includes accommodation blocks, administration offices, training workshops, medical facilities, and recreational areas — all aimed at reforming inmates rather than merely incarcerating them.
Correctional authorities note that the increased capacity has a direct impact on prison conditions and safety. “Expanding our inmate accommodation through such partnerships allows us to improve supervision, enhance rehabilitation programmes, and ensure a healthier environment for both officers and inmates,” he said.
The Church of Pentecost’s intervention comes at a time when Ghana’s prisons have long struggled with overcrowding, limited rehabilitation resources, and ageing infrastructure. By commissioning modern facilities, the Church is supporting efforts to transform the correctional system into one focused on rehabilitation, skills development, and successful reintegration into society.
The project forms part of the Church’s broader “Possessing the Nations” agenda, which encourages institutions and congregations to actively contribute to national development and social transformation.
The aim is not only to provide space but to give inmates a clean, safe, and empowering environment where they can rebuild their lives and contribute positively to society upon release.
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