According to ghana news agency:ccording to Ghana News Agency, in addition to the three cinema vans, the ISD received 19 desktop computers for the 18 districts and the Regional Office, a laptop for the Regional Office, and 19 internet routers to link district offices to the Regional and National Headquarters. Mr Gunu explained that the region has been zoned into three operational areas to maximise impact and efficiency. The Central Zone van, based in Ho, will serve seven districts, the Northern Zone van in Kpando will cover five districts, while the Southern Zone van in Ketu South will serve six districts.
The Regional Minister emphasized that the vans are more than just vehicles, describing them as 'mobile information centres' designed to support public education campaigns, deepen community engagement, and project government policies and programmes to the grassroots. 'They will play a vital role in bridging the information gap, combating misinformation, and promoting national development initiatives at the grassroots level,' he stated.
Mr Gunu urged ISD staff to demonstrate professionalism, innovation, and dedication in their duties. He highlighted the importance of delivering accurate, factual, and timely information to enable informed decision-making among the people of the Volta region. Furthermore, he appealed to Municipal and District Assemblies, Ministries, Departments, and Agencies to collaborate with the ISD by utilising the vans to publicise government programmes and community initiatives.
Mr Emmanuel Domi, the Volta Regional Information Officer, expressed appreciation to the Government for equipping the Department with the necessary logistics. 'These tools are not just equipment; they are critical assets that will significantly improve our efficiency, communication, and service delivery,' he said. He reaffirmed the Department's commitment to using the vans strictly for their intended purpose and indicated that requests to use the vans would be made in advance to ensure fairness and coordination.
Touching on maintenance, Mr Domi cautioned against the misuse of these specialised vehicles. 'These are expensive, special-purpose vehicles, and their longevity depends on how well we care for them,' he warned. Misuse by officers will attract sanctions from management, and all staff are called upon to commit to protecting this valuable investment.