Obuasi Pentecost Men Workers Guild and PEMEM Donate Cement to Obuasi Prison for Workshop Construction
Obuasi Pentecost Men Workers Guild and PEMEM Donate Cement to Obuasi Prison for Workshop Construction
By Ernest Best Anane
_Obuasi, Ghana – October 6, 2025_ gesture of community solidarity, the Obuasi Pentecost Men Workers Guild (PMWG) and the Pentecost Men’s Ministry (PEMEM) have donated a substantial quantity of cement to the Obuasi Local Prison to support the construction of a vocational workshop.
The cement, comprising several bags of high‑quality material, was handed over to prison authorities during a brief ceremony at the prison premises. The workshop is intended to expand the facility’s industrial and reform programmes, providing inmates with practical skills in carpentry, masonry, tailoring and other trades that can reduce recidivism and aid reintegration.
Elder Emmanuel Baidoo, President of the Pentecost Mine Workers Guild, said the donation reflects the group’s commitment to holistic community development that goes beyond spiritual nourishment. “Our aim is to support the construction of a workshop where inmates will receive hands‑on training in various trades,” he explained. “The church aligns with the vision of the Prison Service to transform prisons into genuine reformation centres, and we are proud to contribute to this modern prison camp in Obuasi
Pastor Prince Agyeman, Obuasi Area PEMEM leader, reiterated the ministry’s dedication to improving the lives of marginalized members of society. “By investing in infrastructure that equips inmates with vocational skills, we believe we are helping to break the cycle of crime and support sustainable livelihoods,” he told reporters.
Chief Superintendent of Prisons Francis Deku, Officer‑in‑Charge of Obuasi Local Prison, thanked the donors, noting that such contributions boost morale among staff and inmates alike. “Cement and other building inputs are essential to accelerating the completion of this much‑anticipated workshop, which aligns with national and institutional priorities for prison reform,” he said.
The donation builds on PEMEM’s ongoing community‑engagement efforts, which have included outreach campaigns and partnerships with AngloGold Ashanti and Vivo Energy Ghana to promote safety, education and civic responsibility in Obuasi.
When completed, the vocational workshop is expected to become a beacon for skills acquisition and positive transformation for inmates in the Obuasi area, supporting broader efforts by the Ghana Prisons Service, faith‑based organisations and civil society to expand inmate training opportunities and prepare individuals for productive life after release.
