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Tuesday, 1 September 2026  |  Volta Region, Ghana

Secondi Prisons Complex Trains Officers With Ghanaian Sign Language Skills

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The Sekondi Prisons Complex has conducted a two-day training workshop on Ghanaian Sign Language (GhSL) for its staff, aiming to improve communication and foster a more inclusive correctional facility.

​The workshop gathered participants from three facilities: the Sekondi Central Prison, Sekondi Female Prison, and Ekuasi Camp Prison.

​Led by an educator from the Sekondi School for the Deaf, the sessions covered essential sign language fundamentals and basic conversational techniques.

​Throughout the course, officers participated in hands-on practical exercises to practice key signs and everyday expressions.

​Highlighting the vital role of inclusive communication, the trainer announced that participants would receive certificates of completion.

​Officers expressed confidence that the newly acquired skills will enable them to interact more effectively with individuals who have hearing impairments.

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