The Paramount Chief of Nyomoase in the Atebubu-Amantin Municipality of the Bono East Region has appealed to the government and security authorities to establish a police post in the area to curb rising cases of theft and armed robbery.
Nana Yaw Owusu Aduome said the community has for some time been plagued by criminal activities, leaving residents vulnerable and unsafe.
Speaking to journalists at Nyomoase, the chief said he has begun engagements with the Municipal Chief Executive, the Member of Parliament and the local police command to seek urgent intervention.
According to him, the community is prepared to support the initiative by providing all necessary infrastructure, including a completed building to serve as a police post and accommodation for officers.
“We are ready to provide all the needed facilities to ensure the police can operate effectively here,” Nana Aduome said, adding that the absence of a police presence has emboldened criminals in the area.
Beyond security concerns, the Nyomoasehene also appealed for the establishment of a Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institution in the traditional area to address youth unemployment.
He explained that the proposed training centre would equip young people with practical skills for self-employment, community development and economic growth.
According to the chief, investing in vocational education would help bridge the gap between the skills of job seekers and the demands of the labour market, while fostering confidence and independence among the youth.
He said the community is ready to collaborate with government and relevant agencies and called for support in the form of funding, modern equipment, machinery and qualified instructors to make the institution functional.
Nana Aduome also highlighted the challenges facing farmers in the area, describing Nyomoase as a predominantly farming community struggling with limited access to modern agricultural machinery.
He appealed to the Ministry of Food and Agriculture and former President John Dramani Mahama to support the community with farm machinery for hire, noting that mechanised farming would increase productivity and incomes.
According to him, access to shared farm machinery would help reduce production costs and improve yields, particularly during the peak farming season.
The chief said addressing security, education and agricultural challenges would significantly improve livelihoods and accelerate development in the area.
Source: Oheneba Kesse Brempong-Asare
