How many prisoners are in Nsawam?
3000 inmates
The male ward of the Nsawam medium-security prison has the capacity to hold 851 inmates but currently has over 3000 inmates, causing congestion and overcrowding at the facility.
What is the biggest prison in Ghana?
MAXIMUM SECURITY PRISON ANKAFUL Ankaful Maximum Security Prisons
MAXIMUM SECURITY PRISON ANKAFUL Ankaful Maximum Security Prisons is the latest Prison established in Ghana. It is located at Ankaful Prisons Complex, Cape-Coast in the Central Region. It is the Prison with the most security facilities as per the title Maximum Security Prison.
Who built the Nsawam prison?
NSAWAM MEDUIM SECURITY PRISON Construction of the prison began in 1956 with land acquired from the Adonten division of the Aburi stool. The acquisition was achieved through the assistance and negotiation of the late Ohene Djan, a royal of Aburi and a friend of President Kwame Nkrumah.
How many prisons do Ghana have?
47 prison establishments
There are 47 prison establishments in Ghana, including twelve major male prisons. These male prisons are located in Akuse, Kumasi, Sekondi, Tamale, Nsawam, Ho, Sunyani, Navrongo, Wa, Tarkwa, Winneba, and Cape Coast.
Which district is Nsawam in Ghana?
Nsawam-Adoagyire Municipal District
Nsawam is a town in south Ghana and is the capital of the Nsawam-Adoagyire Municipal District, a district in the Eastern Region of south Ghana. The main ethnic group is Akan, followed by Ga and then Ewe.
What is the motto of Ghana Prisons Service?
What are the Motto Of Ghana Prisons Service. The Prisons Service motto is “ safe custody, humane treatment, reformation, rehabilitation and re-integration of inmates”.
What are the ranks in Ghana Prisons Service?
Superior Officers Ranks
- Assistant Supt. of Prisons.
- Deputy Supt. of Prisons.
- Superintendent of Prisons.
- Chief Superintendent of Prisons.
- Assistant Director of Prisons.
- Deputy Director of Prisons.
- Director of Prisons.
- Deputy Director-General of Prisons.
Which district is Fotobi?
Nsawam Adoagyire (municipal district)
Which district is Aburi?
Akuapim South Municipal
| Aburi | |
|---|---|
| Country | Ghana |
| Region | Eastern Region |
| District | Akuapim South Municipal |
| Population (2013) |
Who is the head of Ghana Prisons Service?
Patrick Darko Missah
Patrick Darko Missah is a Ghanaian agriculturalist and human resource person. He has been a prison officer since 1989 and was appointed in 2017 by President Nana Akuffo-Addo as the Director General of the Ghana Prisons Service.