Akosombo Divisional Commander wins Eastern Region best worker award
Police officer wins Eastern Region best worker award
The Akosombo Divisional Commander of the Ghana Police Service (GPS), Chief Superintendent Doris Grant, has been adjudged the best woman police officer in the Eastern Region and the overall best worker at the Widows Connect Africa Heroes of the Region Conference 2026 held in Koforidua last Friday.
For her prize, she received a citation and an award shield among other things.
Forty other government workers, as well as those in the private sector, made up of 20 males and 20 females from various departments and institutions, were also honoured.
The programme was graced by a number of dignitaries, including the Omanhene of the New Juaben Traditional Area, Daasebre Kwaku Boateng III; the Oyokohene, Nana Osei Bonsu Semepeh II; the Asamankese Kyidomhemaa, Nana Dansoah Amamaah, and the Acting Regional Director of the Ghana Health Service, Dr Moses Djimatey, among others.
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Chief Superintendent Doris Grant joined the Ghana Police Service as a graduate in 2005. She was, among other things, a staff instructor at the National Police Training School, lectured at the Police Detective Training School, Accra, and also lectured at the Police Academy, Accra.
She was a Deputy Commander of the Formed Police Unit Rotation “5” in South Sudan from 2019 to 2020. She was also the District Commander at Odumase-Krobo from 2021-2024 and currently the Akosombo Divisional Commander.
Achievements
Chief Superintendent Doris Grant’s achievements since she became a senior police officer include routine community engagement programmes, education on teenage pregnancy, drug abuse, child trafficking, assaults and mentorship programmes, all aimed at bringing policing to the doorsteps of the ordinary citizen and, more importantly, creating cordial friendship between the police and the people.
In opening remarks at the award ceremony, the Public Relations Officer (PRO) of Widows Connect Africa, the organisers of the programme, Lawrencia Pokuaa Anokye, noted that the awards ceremony was not only about recognising achievements, but it was also about encouraging hard work, inspiring others and, above all, celebrating the efforts of individuals who had gone above and beyond in their respective fields.
“The awardees we honour today have demonstrated dedication, perseverance and excellence worthy of recognition.
As we celebrate the accomplishments of our award recipients, let us encourage them and others to continue striving for greatness. May their achievements inspire many others to work hard and contribute positively to society,” the PRO emphasised.
Chief Superintendent Doris Grant, in an interview with the Daily Graphic, expressed her gratitude to Widows Connect Africa for her recognition and the award, which had enhanced her image in the Ghana Police Service.
She noted that there was enjoyment and dignity in hard work and would, therefore, not forget the award ceremony, which would continue to encourage her to serve the country in her best capacity as a senior police officer.
“I have this message for all workers, including those in the informal sector, and most especially young police officers: work hard and do what is right, devoid of unethical behaviour, in the service and you will catch the eye of the service or the general public that you serve,” she said.
