The Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College (GAFCSC) Senior Command and Staff Course (SCSC) 48 visited the Western Naval Command (WNC) Headquarters in Sekondi-Takoradi to climax the Maritime Combat Power Week.
The two-day visit aimed at providing students with practical exposure to naval operations and evolutions at sea while familiarising themselves with the Navy’s facilities, capabilities and logistical infrastructure.
The delegation, led by the Assistant Commandant of the Senior Division (AsCom), Brigadier General (Brig Gen) Kingsley Kwabena Kessie Afrifah, comprised 4 Chief Instructors, 15 Directing Staff, members of the Academic Faculty and 89 students of SCSC 48.
The delegation paid a courtesy call on the Flag Officer Commanding (FOC) Western Naval Command, Commodore Stephen Billins Nyam, and the Flag Officer Fleet (FOF), Commodore James Adongo Agambire respectively.
During the meeting, Brig Gen Afrifah conveyed the greetings of the Commandant of GAFCSC, Major General Jackson Wonje, to the Western Naval Command. He also briefed the FOC on the purpose of the visit and its expected outcomes.
In his welcome address, Commodore Nyam outlined the operational and naval activities scheduled for the students. He assured the delegation of the necessary security arrangements and hospitality throughout their stay. He also expressed appreciation for the opportunity to host GAFCSC during the Maritime Combat Power Week. He noted that the visit had provided the non-naval officers with valuable exposure to the Ghana Navy’s operations and capabilities.
Following the courtesy call, the delegation embarked on a sea-trip aboard Ghana Navy Ships ACHIMOTA and ANKOBRA. The exercise provided the students with an opportunity to observe naval operations, tactical manoeuvres and maritime interdiction activities, offering them practical insights into the Navy’s operational capabilities.
There were presentations from representatives of Tullow Ghana Limited, Karpowership, Naval Base Sekondi and Naval Logistics Command Takoradi (NAVLOC) on their respective organisations, operations and responsibilities. Following the presentations, the delegation toured the Naval Shipyard Complex, and Karpowership.
Story by: Sarah Akuamoah-Boateng
Pictures by: Sergeant Amoako Eugene and AB1 Bada Christopher
