Member of Parliament for Abuakwa South and Insurance Expert, Dr. Kingsley Agyemang, has called on government to prioritize insurance coverage for vehicles, equipment, and other assets belonging to the country’s security agencies.
He argued that given the enormous risks security personnel endure in the line of duty, it is imperative to insure not only their accoutrements and machinery but also the officers themselves.
Dr. Agyemang stressed that, “It is about time Ghanaians and government take greater interest in the welfare of our security agencies by ensuring that their vehicles and equipment are insured, and comprehensive policies are underwritten to cover them.”
Reflecting on recent tragedies that claimed the lives of senior government officials and Air Force personnel, the lawmaker questioned the nation’s long-term support for affected families. “Beyond the tributes and beautiful flowers presented to the crash victims, what is the next act of love we can show to their families? After the burials, everyone returns to their businesses, but the grief remains with the immediate families. Because life must continue. So beyond the tributes, what next?” he queried.
While commending former President John Mahama for establishing a fund to support the dependents of fallen officers, Dr. Agyemang expressed concern that no sustainable measures have been put in place to insure the tools and machinery security services rely on. He warned that, in the absence of proper insurance, families of personnel who perish or are maimed in service are left without adequate financial protection.
Speaking to Adom News, he lamented that, “Over the years, government has shown little interest in insuring the security services. When accidents occur, government bears the burden of paying huge compensations—something insurance could easily cover.”
Dr. Agyemang concluded by recommending a structured partnership between security agencies and SIC Insurance. “As long as government has a significant stake in SIC Insurance, it will not be out of place to take the welfare of security service personnel seriously and mandate these agencies to liaise with SIC to underwrite policies for their officers and equipment,” he advised.