The Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS), Lieutenant General (Lt Gen) Thomas Oppong-Peprah, paid a days working visit to the Naval Headquarters to acquaint himself with the operations and challenges of the Ghana Navy on Monday 10 June 2024.
The CDS and his entourage were welcomed to the Naval Headquarters by the Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Rear Admiral Issah Adam Yakubu and other Senior Officers at the headquarters.
Rear Admiral Yakubu reaffirmed the loyalty of the Ghana Navy to the CDS and assured him of the Ghana Navy’s unwavering commitment to the leadership and vision of the Military High Command.
The Deputy Director, Policy at the Naval Headquarters, Commander Michael Kwaw Awuah made a presentation on behalf of the CNS to CDS on the state of the Ghana Navy, highlighting the mission and vision, modernization and expansion of the Navy, threats in the maritime domain, current organization, ongoing projects, future projections, achievements and challenges facing the Ghana Navy.
He informed the CDS of the Navy's efforts to enhance maritime security and surveillance, modernization of its fleet and equipment, improve personnel welfare and training, proposed expansion of the Naval Headquarters complex and the acquisition of offshore vessels.
Lt Gen Oppong-Peprah on his part, expressed his appreciation for the Ghana Navy’s efforts in maintaining the country’s maritime security, and assured them of his support in enhancing their capabilities. He acknowledged the challenges faced by the Navy in carrying out its duties and promised to address them. "We will work together to address the challenges you face," he assured.
Members of the CDS entourage included the Chief of Staff (COS) at the General Headquarters, Major General Joseph Prince Osei-Owusu, Deputy COS in charge of Logistics, Rear Admiral Agyenim-Boateng, Deputy COS in Charge of Policy and Plans, Major General Daniel Nyarko, Deputy COS in charge of Medical Services, Major General Raymond Ewusi and the Forces Sergeant Major, Chief Warrant Officer Daniel Addo.
