By Daniel Agbesi Latsu
Kadjebi (O/R), Aug. 29, GNA – Mr. Sampson Quarshiga, the Kadjebi District Director of the Youth Employment Agency (YEA), has commended 38 young men and women who have successfully graduated as Community Policing Assistants (CPAs) under the Agency’s flagship programme.
Speaking at a brief passing-out ceremony, Mr. Quarshiga praised the graduates for their discipline and dedication during training and urged them to justify the State’s investment in their development.
He said the CPA programme was designed to complement the work of the Ghana Police Service in promoting peace, security and law enforcement at the grassroots level.
“You have been given the opportunity to serve. Carry out your mandate with honesty, discipline and neutrality. Remember, the confidence the Agency and the people of Ghana have reposed in you should not be betrayed,” he said.
Mr. Quarshiga further charged them to discharge their duties without fear or favour, stressing that they must uphold the dignity of the uniform and protect the fundamental human rights of citizens at all times.
He explained that the CPA module of YEA was not only meant to support national security but also served as a vital avenue for youth employment, providing young Ghanaians with income, work experience and exposure—key steps in addressing youth unemployment and idleness in communities.
The CPAs, he noted, would work directly under the supervision of the Ghana Police Service, whose professional mentorship would ensure their duties remained within legal parameters and established policing standards. This collaboration, he said, would build public trust and credibility for the programme.
Mr. Quarshiga expressed optimism that the deployment of the new CPAs would help reduce crime, enhance police visibility in the Kadjebi District, and foster peaceful coexistence.
Some of the graduates expressed gratitude to YEA and pledged to serve with diligence in safeguarding lives and property.
Beyond Kadjebi, the CPA initiative has gained nationwide traction. As of recent reports, the Youth Employment Agency, in collaboration with the Ghana Police Service, has trained and graduated about 12,000 Community Protection Assistants for deployment across the country.
The scheme targets young people aged 18 to 35, with recruits serving an initial two-year contract, and the possibility of absorption into the Ghana Police Service based on performance and standards met.
GNA
Edited by: Maxwell Awumah/Audrey Dekalu