the Minister of Defence, Dr Edward Omane Boamah, has outlined a 15-point vision for retooling the Ghana Armed Forces as part of efforts to enhance its capabilities and readiness. Among the 15-points vision are a one-billion-dollar investment to modernize Ghana Armed Forces over three and a half years.
Others are advanced tactical vehicles, body armour, and digital communication systems for the Army and maritime enhancement.
Dr Omane Boamah stated this when he took his turn at the Government Accountability Series for the rst half of the year at the Presidency in Accra.
The Government Accountability Series is being organized by the Presidency Communications Bureau as part of efforts to promote transparency and accountability in governance.
The rest of the three- and half-year vision for retooling the Ghana Armed Forces include new air assets, including Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), for the Ghana Air Force to operate effectively and the construction of 10,000 housing units across all garrisons.
Others are enlistment and recruitment to increase the manpower strength of the Ghana Armed Forces by 12,000 over the next three and a half years and strengthening bilateral and multilateral alliances.
The rest are enhancing local production through Defence Industries Holding Company Limited (DHOC) and aligning defense strategy with national development goals. Regarding security challenges, he cited threats such as chieftaincy, illegal mining (galamsey), violent extremism with foresight and readiness, and preparing for oods,
droughts, and food security.
The Minister mentioned promoting diversity and inclusion in the Armed Forces, ensuring the well-being of veterans through the Mahama cares, building more health facilities, and additional funding from DHOC.
On National Service, Dr Omane Boamah said they would be training 10,000 youth in disaster preparedness and patriotism.
Touching on national unity and progress, Dr Omane Boamah emphasized collective responsibility and unity for Ghana’s progress.
“As we stand at the threshold of a new era, the Mahama Second Coming, and resetting Ghana, let us remember that our strength lies in not just our arms, but in our unity, our resilience, and our unwavering commitment to Ghana’s progress,” the Minister said.
SOURCE: GNA
