The Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Rear Admiral Godwin Livinus Bessing, has commended Muslim Officers and Sailors for balancing their spiritual obligations with their operational responsibilities in safeguarding Ghana’s maritime domain. He stressed that the diversity within the Navy remains a key strength which contributes to professionalism, loyalty, and operational effectiveness.
Rear Admiral Bessing revealed these while hosting naval personnel to IFTAR, a break of fast at the Anchor House, Cantonments on Friday, 13 March 2026. The gesture reaffirms commitment to unity, diversity, and camaraderie among all ranks.
In his remarks, the CNS described Ramadan as a sacred period of devotion, sacrifice, discipline, and compassion. He urged personnel to embrace virtues such as patience, humility, self-control, and empathy, noting that these values strongly align with the principles of military service and leadership.
Rear Admiral Bessing also stressed that the holy month of Ramadan coincides with the Christian season of Lent, which commemorates the 40 days of fasting and prayer of Jesus Christ. He mentioned that despite religious differences, personnel of the Armed Forces share common values that strengthen unity and cooperation.
Delivering his address, Imam Sheikh of the Ghana Navy and Assistant Director Naval Religious Affairs, Naval Lieutenant Mohammed Misbahu Saeed, highlighted the spiritual significance of Ramadan, emphasising that fasting promotes self-discipline, compassion for the less privileged, and renewed devotion through prayer and charity.