GNFS inducts first Catholic priest, Pentecost pastor as regional chaplains
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has inducted two new Regional Chaplains to provide spiritual and counselling support to personnel in the Bono and Ashanti regions. The induction was conducted by the Religious Affairs Department of the GNFS, led by the Chaplain General and Counselling Psychologist, Rev. DO II K. Erzoah Amihere. Rev. Fr. ADO […]
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) recently inducted its first Roman Catholic priest and first pastor from the Church of Pentecost as regional chaplains. This announcement was made by the Religious Affairs Department of the GNFS, under the leadership of Chaplain General and Counselling Psychologist, Rev. DO II K. Erzoah Amihere.
On September 15, 2026, Rev. Fr. ADO II Evans Obeng Ameyaw was appointed as the Regional Chaplain for the Bono Region. This marks a significant milestone as Fr. Ameyaw becomes the first Catholic priest to serve in this capacity within the Ghana National Fire Service.
The following day, on September 16, Pastor LFM Philip Dodzi Agbekonyi was inducted as the Regional Chaplain for the Ashanti Region. Pastor Agbekonyi is noteworthy as the first pastor from the Church of Pentecost to assume this role with the GNFS. Both chaplains are expected to provide spiritual guidance and counselling, aiming to enhance the well-being of personnel while they fulfill their duties.
The GNFS expressed congratulations to Rev. Fr. Ameyaw and Pastor Agbekonyi on their appointments, wishing them wisdom, grace, and strength as they take on their new responsibilities.
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