The Inspector-General of Police, Dr George Akuffo Dampare, has urged event organisers in the country to help boost the economy by holding events all year round.
He was emphatic to them not to limit themselves to the festive month of December as has been the case since time immemorial.
According to him, the police will work with event organisers across the country to ensure that all matters of security relating to events are addressed comprehensively.
“We believe that events in Ghana should go beyond December because we are always ready to protect you and the patrons of your event.
"Tourism is a huge boost for the economy and we should try and hold major events across the country throughout the year because the police will protect you and your events,” the IGP said.
He was speaking to event organisers and the staff of the Ghana Tourism Authority in a meeting at the Police headquarters on Wednesday.
Dr. Akuffo Dampare further assured, “We will work with the tourism authority to establish a liaison between us and you the event organisers so we can work together and make Ghana proud”.
On his part, the CEO for the Ghana Tourism Authority Kwasi Agyeman said tourism operators and event organisers are grateful for the support of the Police.
“I’m overwhelmed, this is unprecedented. It never happened that we had the privilege to meet the management of the police. IGP and your team we thank you so much for the opportunity to interact with you and to share experiences that we have”.
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