Passing out ceremony held for 346 Ghana Navy recruits after weeks of intensive training

The Ghana Navy recently celebrated the graduation of 346 new naval recruits who completed a rigorous 26-week training program. The recruits, part of Basic Training Intake 85, honored the occasion with a passing-out parade held at the Naval Training Command Parade Square in Nutekpor, Volta Region. Training encompassed classroom learning, physical exercises, and military drills designed to instill essential skills and discipline required for their naval service.

Volta Regional Minister James Gunu congratulated the recruits on completing a demanding program that assessed their physical capabilities, academic knowledge, and character. He emphasized that joining the Ghana Armed Forces entails significant responsibility, trust from the Ghanaian people, and adherence to values such as integrity, professionalism, and patriotism. Gunu cautioned the new naval personnel against misconduct, urging them to uphold law and order and serve as ambassadors of justice.

Reviewing Officer Commodore Godson Kwabla Zowonoo (Rtd) highlighted the importance of values acquired during training, including loyalty, courage, discipline, and teamwork. He encouraged the recruits to pursue continuous learning and self-development, stressing the significance of conducting themselves in a manner that reflects positively on the Ghana Navy and the broader Armed Forces. Commodore Zowonoo also cautioned against corruption and abuse of authority, emphasizing the need for recruits to lead by example.

Several recruits were recognized for outstanding performance during training. Recruit Petty Officer Class 1 Asafo-Agyei Audrey Kantanka was named the Overall Best Recruit, Recruit Chief Petty Officer Class 1 Alimenu Hamza won the Best in Drill award, OSUT Amadi Blankson De-young Jnr was named Best in Academics, and OSUT Sadiq Huseifa received the Commanding Officer’s Special Award.

The passing-out ceremony was attended by the South Tongu District Chief Executive, former Chief of the Naval Staff Rear Admiral Geoffrey Mawuli Biekro (Rtd), military officers, instructors, senior rates, and the recruits' families and friends.