The Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference (GCBC) has urged all Catholic Faithful and the general public to take charge of their security by being vigilant to ensure their safety and that of their household as 2021 Population and Housing Census (PHC) takes off.
The Bishops said they are aware of the genuine security concerns of some Ghanaians but with the assurance given by the various responsible Agencies, especially the Statistical Services of Ghana, adding, they trust that the necessary safeguarding measures have been put in place to ensure that nobody falls victim to activities of some unscrupulous individuals who might be parading themselves as Census Officers.
This was contained in a statement issued and signed by Most Rev. Philip Naameh, Metropolitan Archbishop of Tamale and President of the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference (GCBC).
It said “As we stated in our joint communiqué with the Christian Council of Ghana in May this year, the Population and Housing Census is significant for the growth and development of every nation. The data captured is important to plan the national, regional, district and local development of our nation. It will also enable us to know our Catholic population in Ghana.”
Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference commended the Government of Ghana and the donor partners for ensuring that this important exercise takes place despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Moreover, they appealed to all Ghanaians to see the 2021 PHC as a national exercise for the common good, and its success requires the cooperation of all, despite our differences.
Source; mybrytfmonline.com/ Kofi Atakora
