Hon. Dr. Desmond De-Graft Paitoo, Member of Parliament for the Gomoa East Constituency, has lauded The Church of Pentecost for its foresight and commitment in constructing an ultra-modern fire station at Gomoa Yesukrom.
Speaking at the commissioning and dedication ceremony held on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, the MP described the project as a “tremendous initiative” worthy of emulation.
The idea to establish a fire station in the area was conceived during the COVID-19 pandemic, when the Pentecost Convention Centre (PCC) served as an isolation centre. At the time, the then Chief Fire Officer, Mr. Julius A. Kuunor, deployed a team of fire officers to provide safety coverage for the facility. A subsequent risk assessment revealed a critical gap in fire protection services in the area, with the nearest stations located at the Kasoa Overpass and Budumburam—both several kilometres away.
In response to an appeal from the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), and in line with its Possessing the Nations agenda, the leadership of The Church of Pentecost accepted the challenge and fully funded the construction of the fire station. The facility, which was executed within 18 months, now stands as a beacon of safety and community service for Gomoa Yesukrom, Gomoa Fetteh, and surrounding towns.
Hon. Dr. Paitoo praised the Church for responding to a national need with such urgency and excellence. “This is a model of partnership and patriotism. If other institutions were to emulate this example, Ghana would be far advanced,” he remarked.
During the event, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, Chairman of The Church of Pentecost, outlined similar interventions by the Church across the country. He highlighted the construction of two police stations, two prison reformation centres (in Ejura and Nsawam), and two more currently under construction in Obuasi and Damongo. The Damongo facility is expected to be commissioned in June 2025.
In addition to enhancing security infrastructure, the Church has significantly impacted Ghana’s water, health, and education sectors. From 2019 to 2024, The Church of Pentecost installed 239 mechanised boreholes in deprived communities, benefiting over 110,000 people. Five new health facilities—including a specialist hospital—are currently under construction to add to the 12 already operational under the Church’s health ministry.
Apostle Nyamekye reiterated that these acts of service are not displays of excess wealth, but expressions of biblical faith in action. “We are not doing this because we have more than enough. We are simply living out the words of our Lord Jesus Christ in Acts 20:35: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’”
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