The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) Ghana Battalion (GHANBATT) 13 has successfully ended its pre-deployment training at the Army Peacekeeping Operations Training School (APOTS), Bundase.

Chief Coordinator Army Training Command, Colonel Prince Tandoh, commended the troops and instructors for their unwavering dedication.

He noted that female participation would increase following the launch of the Ghana Armed Forces Gender Policy.

The ceremony ended with the West African Soldiers Society Activity, where Colonel Tandoh made an assurance that APOTS would receive the needed infrastructure support for accommodation and comfort during training.

In March this year, Brigadier General Dominic Gbedawo, Ghanaian Contingent Commander (CONTICO) and Sector West Commander of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), undertook a four-day working visit to the UNMISS Ghana Battalion (GHANBATT) 12 at its headquarters in Bentiu.

His visit was to assess ongoing operations, interact with troops, and reinforce the importance of discipline and professionalism in peacekeeping.

Addressing the personnel, Brig. Gen. Gbedawo commended them for their dedication to the mission and urged them to strictly adhere to the Command Policy Guidelines to maintain operational effectiveness.

He also emphasized the need for financial prudence, health consciousness, and security awareness while encouraging mutual support among troops.

The Commanding Officer of UNMISS GHANBATT 12, Lieutenant Colonel Godfred Asampong, welcomed the visit, describing it as a morale booster for the battalion.

He reiterated the unit’s unwavering commitment to upholding Ghana’s legacy of excellence in peacekeeping operations.

In an unrelated event, Commanding Officer of the Italian ship Comandante Bettica, Commander Francesco Marangio, has paid a courtesy visit to Commodore Solomon Asiedu-Larbi, Flag Officer Commanding the Eastern Naval Command, to reinforce bilateral cooperation and discuss upcoming joint naval exercise.

Commander Marangio described Ghana as a trusted partner and reiterated Italy’s commitment to maritime defence and security cooperation particularly in expanding maritime domain capabilities.

Commodore Asiedu-Larbi welcomed the collaboration, highlighting the importance of partnerships in maritime security.

He assured the Ghana Navy’s full support and expressed gratitude for Italy’s efforts toward strengthening ties and enhancing professionalism through shared training opportunities.