MDSL donates IT equipment to NACOC

Technology firm Mood Digital Services Limited (MDSL) has presented Information Technology (IT) gear to the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) to bolster its digital framework and aid in its tasks. The presents, given to NACOC in Accra on Tuesday, comprised fifty laptops, five iPads, two large-format printers, two leading-edge servers, twelve Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) batteries, five projectors, one drone, and four all-in-one computers.

Daniel Afare Dankwah, co-founder of MDSL, noted the initiative was prompted by the company's experience during the recent security service recruitment exercise. MDSL, through its long-standing relationship with TribeNet, had provided a technological solution for nationwide medical screening data capture during the exercise. Mr Dankwah explained that the encounter revealed technology gaps within NACOC, leading MDSL to support the commission with the necessary equipment.

In addition to the donation, MDSL stands ready to assist NACOC in creating a national incident reporting system, which would allow incidents to be reported remotely from the commission's regional offices and other operational units. The proposed system would enable real-time reporting, geolocation, media attachments, and data analysis to support decision-making.

MDSL also offered technical expertise for NACOC's proposed national mandatory drug screening programme, which would rely heavily on IT infrastructure and digital systems. Receiving the items, NACOC Director-General Major General Maxwell Obuba Mantey expressed gratitude to MDSL for the gesture, stating the support would significantly improve the Commission's ability to carry out its mission.

He emphasized that NACOC has been striving to establish a professional institution for public education, particularly among youth, while enforcing the country's anti-narcotics laws. Major General Mantey noted that while the Commission receives government assistance, competing demands on the national budget necessitate NACOC's engagement with benevolent organizations and well-meaning citizens for extra aid.

He highlighted that the equipment would enhance NACOC's ability to conduct on-the-spot reporting and utilize technology to support its operations. Major General Mantey stressed that NACOC's mission is to protect the country, not intimidate citizens, pointing out that narcotics pose a significant threat to national security and public safety.

He added that the donation would motivate officers to work harder to combat the illicit drug trade and safeguard the youth from the detrimental effects of narcotics.