During the celebration of International Firefighters’ Day on May 3, 2024, at the Western Regional headquarters of the Ghana National Fire Service in Fijai, the Member of Parliament for Essikado-Ketan Constituency, Joe Ghartey, commended the notable progress in fire training schools under President Akufo-Addo‘s administration.
Mr Ghartey highlighted the transformation from having only one fire training school since independence to the establishment of three more under Akufo-Addo’s leadership since 2017.
“Since assuming office, President Akufo-Addo has overseen the establishment of three more fire training schools, and the government is about to start a fourth one,” he said.
“plans are far advanced to acquire land for the establishment of a specialized training facility for the Fire Service at Essikado.”
“These developments are remarkable and represent a quantum leap in the provision of training infrastructure for the Ghana National Fire Service.”
Mr Ghartey emphasized the significance of these developments, stating that plans were underway to commence a fourth fire training school and acquire land for a specialized training facility in Essikado.
He emphasized the substantial improvement in training infrastructure for the Ghana National Fire Service and urged Ghanaians to acknowledge and support the achievements of the NPP administration.
Mr Ghartey underscored the administration’s commitment to expanding fire training facilities, noting the significant strides made within the past eight years.