Ghana Armed Forces Protocol Portal

The Spanish Ambassador to Ghana His Exellency (HE), Javier Gutierrez has paid a courtesy call on the Flag Officer Commanding (FOC), Western Naval Command (WNC), Commodore Emmanuel Ayesu Kwafo.
The visit was to officially inform the FOC about the presence of Spanish Navy Ship Furor at the Sekondi Naval Base

Deputy Force Commander (DFC) and Chief United Nations Military Observer (UNMO) of the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA), Brigadier General Ameer Muhammad Umrani has paid familiarisation visit to the Ghanaian Battalion.
On arrival at the Athony Company Operating Base (COB), Abyei, the Headquarters of the Second Ghanaian Battalion (GHANBATT 2) the DFC inspected a parade mounted in his honour. He was subsequently briefed by the Commanding Officer (CO) Lieutenant Colonel ES Appiah and key appointment holders on the operational activities and mandate of the Ghanbatt

The Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) Rear Admiral Issah Adam Yakubu has commissioned the Ghana Navy Lodge and accommodation block at Beach Road, Takoradi.
In his speech, the CNS expressed his heartfelt appreciation for the completion of the 9-bedroom ensuite and four 3-bedroom houses. He mentioned that the commissioning was not just a physical addition to infrastructure but a significant step in the commitment to providing the best facilities for Naval personnel. He was of the view that through the collective efforts, families would have befitting abode to enjoy the peace of mind needed to conduct the arduous task of protecting the nation.

Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has described the Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS) Lieutenant General (Lt Gen) Thomas Oppong-Peprah as an exemplary and professional military officer.
He expresses confidence Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has been placed in very competent hands when the CDS and principal staff officers from the General Headquarters paid a courtesy call on him at his Peduase residence

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The Director General of the Cyber Security Authority, Dr Albert Antwi-Boasiako led management of the Authority to call on the Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS), Lieutenant General Thomas Oppong-Peprah at the General Headquarters.
Dr Antwi-Boasiako congratulated the CDS on his appointment and stated his willingness to strengthen the existing collaboration between the two institutions.

Major General (Maj Gen) Mathew Essien has assumed duties as Commandant of the Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College (GAFCSC).
During a brief ceremony at the office of the Commandant in Otu Barracks, Teshie, Major General Bismack Kwesi Onwonah, handed over the leadership responsibilities of GAFCSC to Maj Gen Essien after giving him a comprehensive brief on the operational, logistical, and administrative state of the College.

On Monday, 15th April, 2024, I launched a new comprehensive National Service Policy, which sets out the broad framework for transforming the National Service Scheme from just merely mobilising and deploying young graduates into various sectors of the Ghanaian economy, into becoming a world-class institution, which shapes service personnel for success in the professional world.

This policy document represents a paradigm shift, providing direction for the scheme's delivery and aligning it with government agenda to ensure that service personnel are adequately prepared for the transition from school to the workforce.

Muslims of Ghana Battalion 90 (GHANBATT 90) serving with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon have climaxed the thirty days fasting and prayers with Eid-Ul-Fitr celebrations on Wednesday 10 April, 2024.
The event held at the Ghanbatt Headquarters shows the month in which the Quran was revealed as a guide for humanity with clear proofs of guidance and the standard to distinguish between right and wrong

The Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS) Lieutenant General Thomas Oppong-Peprah has reaffirmed his commitment to resource Departments and Directorates in the General Headquarters to enable them perform efficiently and effectively in line with his vision.
He made the affirmation when he paid a working visit to some military facilities within Burma Camp on Wednesday 10 April, 2024.
The military installations visited were the Defence Civilian Establishment, Forces Pay Regiment, Defence Motor Transport Battalion, National College for Defence Studies, Signal Training School and the Department of Public Relations (DPR).
During the tour, the CDS met and interacted with the Commanders and Staff at their offices. He also took the opportunity to inspect ongoing construction works and other developmental projects.
Lieutenant General Oppong-Peprah appreciated the efforts of all personnel and commended them for their services to God and country. At DPR, the CDS donated a complete multi-media set of equipment in fulfillment of his promise to equip the Department to function effectively.

SOME OF DR. BAWUMIA’S VISION ON EDUCATION

Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s vision on education is one to build Ghana and leverage on technology, data and systems for inclusive education.

Under the Presidency of the visionary Dr. Bawumia God willing, in 2025, there will be an enhanced focus on TVET education.

⇒ Dr. Bawumia will support and facilitate the establishment of a National Open University Ghana in collaboration with the private sector and with a focus on technical, vocational skills and ICT.

⇒ In preparing the Ghanaian Child for the 4th industrial revolution workplace, the NPP Presidential Candidate, Dr Bawumia will enhance the repositioning of the education system towards STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths), Robotics, Artificial Intelligence and vocational skills to cope with demands of the 4th Industrial Revolution and Job creation.

⇒ Again, in the light of the new path in IT, the Presidency of Dr. Bawumia, Godwilling 2025, would also make coding and robotics standard in Senior High Schools. The foundation has been laid with the ongoing provision of tablets to SHS students.

⇒ Dr. Bawumia will also implement one student one laptop policy for Tertiary students through the provision of zero interest loan with a 70% discount on the cost of the laptops [payable over 4 years] for Tertiary students.

⇒ Dr. Bawumia's government will also focus on special needs education. To start with, he will recruit 1,000 special education teachers and retrain teachers on how to work with special needs students.

⇒ Under Visionary Dr. Bawumia, we will train more speech and language therapists and occupational and behavioural therapists to take care of the vulnerable in social and special needs.

⇒ Bawumia's government will expand infrastructure at medical schools as well as the Ghana School of Law to facilitate an increase in admissions for students for medical and legal studies.

⇒ Under the competent Dr. Bawumia, Free SHS would not be cancelled, contrary to t

I participated in Eid prayers with the Ahlu Sunna group at the Masjid Al-Firdaws Mosque in Ablekuma Fanmilk. It was a beautiful and humbling experience to join the community in celebrating the end of Ramadan.

Ramadan is a month dedicated to reflection, spirituality, and self-discipline. As we break our fast and come together to pray, let us carry the lessons and teachings of Ramadan with us throughout the year.

May the spirit of compassion, generosity, and empathy guide us in our daily lives. To those who are celebrating, I wish you a happy and peaceful Eid.

May this special day bring you and your loved ones joy, peace, and blessings.

Eid Mubarak!

Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS) Lieutenant General (Lt Gen) Thomas Oppong-Peprah has equipped the Department of Public Relations (DPR) with modern equipment on Wednesday 10 April, 2024.
The items include digital audio processing, a 27-inch iMac desktop with Retina 5k display, iPhone 14, Galaxy Tab A8, EOS 5D Mark IV, and Sony 4K (XDCM) devices, digital video camera, Batmax professional battery, canon Utrasonic image stabilizer, transcend external hard drive among others. promising to gradually resource the department.

UNIFIL GHANBATT 90 COMMENDED FOR SELFLESS DEDICATION

https://gafonline.mil.gh/news/unifil-ghanbatt-90-commended-for-selfless-dedication

The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) Deputy Head of Mission (DHoM), Mr Herve Lecoq has commended Ghanbatt for their selfless dedication to duty.

He expressed satisfaction with the sacrifices made by the Ghanaian Battalion in maintaining peace along the blue line when he paid a working visit to the UNP1-21 on Saturday 23 March, 2024.

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The general public is cordially invited to the Ghana Armed Forces Open Day at the Air Force Base Accra on Thursday 7 March 2024 from 8am to 2pm.