Minister for Defence, Dr Edward Omane Boamah, has embarked on a familiarization tour of military establishments, engaging with service personnel and inspecting key infrastructural projects within the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF).

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As part of his visit to the General Headquarters, he was honoured with a Guard of Honour mounted by the Ghana Navy, marking a symbolic welcome to his new role.

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Beyond the ceremonial proceedings, Dr Boamah engaged in extensive discussions with the Military High Command, led by Chief of Defence Staff General Thomas Oppong-Peprah, to address the pressing concerns of the armed forces. Among the key issues deliberated were the welfare and motivation of personnel, ongoing projects, and outstanding financial obligations affecting military operations.

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While the minister was engaged in these strategic discussions, military engineers were simultaneously assessing the condition of a river in the Asuokow community of the Eastern Region. The river, which schoolchildren dangerously cross daily, has been a long-standing safety concern, highlighting the broader role of the armed forces in community support.

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As part of his tour, Dr Boamah visited the Army, Naval, and Air Force Headquarters, where he interacted with senior officers, uniformed personnel, and civilian employees. His engagements focused on improving working conditions and ensuring that military facilities receive the necessary resources for effective operations.

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He also inspected several project sites, including New Duala, Arakan, the Ordnance Units and Band sites, as well as the Ghana Military Academy.

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During these visits, he observed numerous uncompleted and stalled projects, some of which have remained in limbo for over 15 years. Additionally, he noted the deteriorating state of many residential facilities, underscoring the urgent need for renovations to improve the living conditions of personnel.

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Dr Boamah reaffirmed the government’s commitment to revitalizing the armed forces and ensuring that infrastructural deficits are addressed. He emphasized that President John Dramani Mahama, as the Commander-in-Chief of the Ghana Armed Forces, is dedicated to resolving the longstanding challenges facing the military.

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Recognizing the scale of outstanding works, he stressed the need for immediate intervention to complete critical projects and accelerate impactful developments.

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He assured military personnel that his ministry would conduct ongoing field visits to monitor both internal and external operations, ensuring that the needs of the armed forces remain a top priority.

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