The Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Rear Admiral Issah Adam Yakubu, delivered an impactful address to the Senior Command and Staff (SCS) Course 46 students at the Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College (GAFCSC), Teshie on Wednesday 23 October 2024.
The presentation, which forms part of the ongoing Maritime Combat Power Week, outlined the CNS’s strategic vision and key priorities that will guide the Ghana Navy’s efforts in 2024 and beyond.
In his remarks, delivered by the Chief Staff Officer (CSO) at Naval Headquarters, Commodore Bright Emmanuel Kojo Atiayao, Rear Admiral Yakubu congratulated the students on their selection for the prestigious course. He emphasised the importance of a comprehensive approach to address evolving maritime security challenges.
According to the CNS, this annual presentation provides a platform for reflection and projection regarding the Ghana Navy's progress and future aspirations. He underscored the significance of Maritime Combat Power Week in familiarising students, particularly those from non-naval backgrounds, with the maritime domain.
Highlighting the changing landscape of naval operations, Rear Admiral Yakubu noted that while larger navies focus on high-end combat and power projection, the Ghana Navy is increasingly tasked with security and policing roles, especially in safeguarding maritime domains from non-state threats such as criminal flows, crimes against mobility and environmental crimes.