The CSSM donated two police patrol vehicles, ten Apsonic motorbikes, 680 dual desks, four laptop computers, and medical equipment for the Nabaala and Tapumu Community-based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) compounds.

The support reflects the District Assembly’s commitment to strengthening state presence, improving service delivery, and responding to priority needs identified through community consultations.

The Coastal States Stability Mechanism (CSSM) is a $40 million U.S.-German initiative (2023–2026) aimed at preventing the spread of violent extremism and fostering stability in northern Ghana, Benin, and Togo.

The donation was funded by the German Federal Foreign Office, the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, and implemented by the International Organization for Migration (IOM).

Mr. Frederick Landshoeft, the German Ambassador to Ghana, who handed over the equipment to the Lambussie District, said the support under the Coastal States Stability Mechanism would make a real difference in the lives of residents.

Mr. Landshoeft noted that the vehicles, motorbikes, and medical equipment would improve mobility, access, and state presence.

“When a health worker can reach a patient who was previously out of reach, that improves wellbeing. When a police officer can reach a remote community, that strengthens security and trust in the rule of law,” he said.

He noted that results were already visible in the district, citing streetlights installed in Hamile and Suke that had improved night-time safety, desks supplied to schools, and health facilities being equipped to enhance healthcare delivery.

“These are tangible steps forward. They show that change is happening, not somewhere far away, but here, in people’s daily lives,” he added.

Mr Landshoeft stressed that resilience could not be delivered from outside but must be built from within through communities, local and regional authorities, dialogue, and cooperation.

“What we see here today is not just delivery. It is the result of careful listening, joint planning, and building trust step by step,” he said.

He commended the CSSM for working closely with local and regional authorities and communities, stating that Germany was proud to support the effort with its partners.

“This is not about bringing ready-made solutions. It is about working with you to strengthen what is already here,” he stated.

The Ambassador said stability in districts like Lambussie-Karni was practical and depended on whether services reached the people, institutions were visible, and cooperation worked effectively.

Mr. Landshoeft added that Germany and Ghana shared a common interest in ensuring the region remained stable and resilient, with opportunities for livelihoods and the next generation.

“Today’s handover is one step in that direction — not the first, and certainly not the last,” he said.

Mr. Charles Lwanga Puozuing, the Upper West Regional Minister, described the handover as a reflection of partnership and a shared vision to strengthen institutions and improve service delivery.

He said the CSSM had demonstrated that development thrives where collaboration is strong, targeted, and responsive to real needs on the ground.

“Our partnership with CSSM has been deliberate and strategic, focusing on peacebuilding, institutional capacity, and community resilience,” he said.

He charged the District Assembly to use the items strictly for their intended purposes, adding that they were not ceremonial assets but tools for development, service delivery, and public good.

Mr. Naawulle Ireneous Basingbie, the Lambussie District Chief Executive, thanked the German Ambassador and the CSSM for the gesture, which he said demonstrated commitment to peace, stability, and development in the region and district.

He noted that the police vehicles would enhance patrol coverage and response capacity in hard-to-reach border communities, particularly Koro and Hamile, while the motorbikes would support District Assembly field supervision, revenue monitoring, and routine community engagement.

He further indicated that the 680 dual desks would help address critical furniture shortages in basic schools across the district, contributing to improved learning conditions and increased enrolment and retention.

Mr. Basingbie commended the German Ambassador and CSSM and assured them that the Assembly would monitor the use and maintenance of the items to ensure the investment yielded positive results.

The CSSM is a multi-donor stabilisation initiative that works with governments and communities to reinforce locally accepted state presence in conflict-prone and border areas vulnerable to violent extremist influence.

Through targeted support, CSSM strengthens civilian security provision, improves basic service delivery, and supports community-led efforts to enhance resilience against violent extremism.