Nkroful (W/R), Aug. 20, GNA - Mr Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, Deputy Minister of Energy, on Friday said Government remains resolved towards the maintenance of national security to enable the citizenry to live in peace and contribute to national development.

He said the Mills-led administration is poised to resource the security agencies with the basic logistics to enable them to discharge their mandate efficiently.

Mr Buah, who is also the MP for Ellembelle, said these when he presented a Toyota Pick-Up to the District Security (DISEC) at Nkroful, in the Ellembelle District of the Western Region.

He said the provision of the vehicle followed a meeting with the DISEC two weeks ago, which saw the need for the vehicle.

According to him, he took the matter seriously and visited the Headquarters of National Security, where the coordinator pledged his support for the district after fruitful deliberations.

Mr Buah noted that "government would endeavour to restore the dignity of the security agencies to ensure that the public repose their confidence and trust in them and also ensure that the decency and respect of the Police Service is restored".

He called on the security personnel in the district to give of their best, as government continue to lend them the support and assured them that, he would do everything possible to increase the number of Police Personnel in the District.

The District Chief Executive, (DCE) Mr Daniel K. Eshun, thanked the National Security Coordinator for responding urgently to their needs, adding that, the district would put the vehicle to good use.

Receiving the keys to the vehicle, The Nzema-East Municipal Police Commander, Superintendent of Police, David Lovelace Tesutor thanked the MP for the vehicle and promised to work hard to contain the security situation in the District.