Defence Minister assures Military High Command of improved equipment and welfare support

Defence Minister Kenneth Gilbert Adjei pledged the government's dedication to bolstering the Ghana Armed Forces by enhancing equipment, infrastructure and welfare support. This assurance came during a briefing on the state of the Armed Forces led by Chief of the Defence Staff, Lt Gen William Agyapong. The Military High Command expressed gratitude for the government's assistance, noting the acquisition of vehicles, ongoing retooling efforts and barracks regeneration projects to address accommodation challenges faced by military personnel.

Agyapong also emphasized other initiatives aimed at boosting the operational capacity and welfare of troops. Adjei reiterated the government's commitment to providing necessary resources to enable the military to fulfill its constitutional duties. Furthermore, he disclosed that preparations were well underway for the acquisition of strategic military assets, such as naval ships and aircraft, which will bolster the Armed Forces' operational readiness and capabilities.

The meeting focused on the government's efforts to improve military infrastructure, expand the equipment base and enhance personnel welfare to ensure the Armed Forces can protect Ghana's sovereignty and territorial integrity.