EU launches ‘EU for a Secure Ghana’ project to tackle terrorism, organised crime and arms trafficking
Deputy Interior Minister Ebenezer Okletey Terlabi has launched the “EU for a Secure Ghana” project to strengthen the country’s response to violent extremism, terrorism, organised crime and the illicit trafficking of small arms and light weapons.
The European Union has launched a new initiative called "EU for a Secure Ghana" aimed at addressing terrorism, organised crime, and illegal weapons trafficking within the country. Deputy Interior Minister Ebenezer Okletey Terlabi inaugurated the project on September 23rd, 2026, coinciding with the commencement of a two-day training workshop in Ghana.
The workshop, organized by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime in partnership with the National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons (NACSA), aims to align with Ghana's security priorities.
The project will concentrate on enhancing the capacity of state institutions to counter violent extremism and terrorism, while preserving human rights and the rule of law. Additionally, it will assist in combating organised crime and illegal arms trafficking, and empower communities, civil society groups, and vulnerable populations to contribute to conflict prevention.
Terlabi expressed gratitude to the European Union and other development partners for their support in enhancing law enforcement, institutional accountability, community resilience, and firearms control measures.
Dr Adam Bonaa, the Executive Secretary of NACSA, highlighted that bolstered data collection and reporting would fortify Ghana's security response. However, he cautioned against downplaying the country's security situation.
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