OmniBSIC Bank donates pickup to Airport Police Station

OmniBSIC Bank Ghana Limited has donated a brand-new Nissan Navara pickup to the Airport Police Station in Accra to aid in their operational efficiency and responsiveness.

The vehicle is expected to improve the movement of officers and enhance their ability to perform various tasks, including patrols, rapid response to incidents, and escorting dignitaries and providing professional escort services.

The gesture underscores OmniBSIC's commitment to supporting local law enforcement and contributing to community safety and security. 

At a handing over ceremony in Accra on Thursday, the Managing Director of OmniBSIC Bank, Daniel Asiedu, emphasised the importance of equipping the police with reliable vehicles to ensure they can carry out their duties effectively. 

He said the bank's headquarters, located in the Airport area, has greatly benefited from the diligent work of the Airport Police, contributing to a secure environment that has prevented any incidents that puts the bank at risk.

Therefore, he said it was crucial to support the police to help them exceed their current performance adding that “this vehicle will aid them in patrolling the area more effectively."

Highlighting the shared responsibility of policing, Mr Asiedu acknowledged that while it is primarily the government's duty to equip the Ghana Police, the government faces resource constraints. 

He urged other corporate organisations to assist security agencies, particularly the Ghana Police, to foster better cooperation and safety.

Appreciation

The Regional Commander of Accra, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP) Arhin Kwesi Annor, expressed gratitude, noting that the donation would significantly improve their operational capabilities and help them maintain a safer environment for both travelers and Airport residents.

He indicated that the work of the police required logistics, and without those resource, they are unable to perform effectively.

He further emphasize the importance of community involvement in modern policing pointing out that “policing is now a shared responsibility, with both police and citizens working together to identify concerns and pool resource to address the identified crimes.”

He expressed confidence that the donation would help them patrol a wider area and respond swiftly to emergencies.

“The Airport District is very grateful for identify us and our little efforts we make for the community and we pledge to do my best to ensure the continuity of this peace and security that the community has enjoyed,” the Commander of the Airport Police Station, Superintendent of police (SP) Michael Aseidu.