Government raises daily feeding allowance for prison inmates from GH¢1.80 to GH¢5
The government has increased the daily feeding allowance for Ghana Prisons Service inmates from GH¢1.80 to GH¢5, Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang announced. She said the increase forms part of broader efforts to improve conditions in the country's prisons, strengthen rehabilitation programmes and enhance the operational capacity of the Prisons Service. The Vice President…
Ghana's government has raised the daily feeding allowance for inmates at the Ghana Prisons Service from GH¢1.80 to GH¢5, Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang announced. This increase is part of broader initiatives to improve prison conditions, enhance rehabilitation programs, and boost the operational capacity of the Prisons Service.
Speaking at the commissioning of three cadet courses in the Ashanti Region, the Vice President emphasized that prison services must prioritize inmates' rehabilitation and reintegration into society. Key reforms include the Community Service Act 2026 and the Prisons Regulations 2026, which aim to address overcrowding and provide alternatives to incarceration.
The government has also commissioned new facilities, such as the Damongo Camp Prison, and plans to complete the remand facility at Nsawam. Additionally, prison farms and vocational training programs contribute to inmate welfare through agricultural activities and skill development. The Vice President stressed the importance of community support for reformed inmates, urging society to provide opportunities and avoid stigmatization.
Newly commissioned officers were reminded of their responsibility to uphold the Constitution, professional standards, and the United Nations' Nelson Mandela Rules, ensuring the safety and dignity of inmates.
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