Akufo-Addo presents 84 military vehicles to Ghana Armed Forces
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President Akufo-Addo on Thursday handed over 84
vehicles to the Ghana Armed Forces at the Abugah Square, Gondar Barracks –
Burma camp.
Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, President
Akufo-Addo stated the procured vehicles falls in line with a pledge he made to
the security force. This, he believes will help in addressing the
transportation challenges within the Ghana Armed Forces.
“I am here to redeem a pledge I made to you on the
21st March 2019”.
The president recounted how, in February this
year, he presented 50 ANKAI Buses, and 40 Toyota Landcruiser Hardbody Vehicles,
50 Toyota Hilux Pickups, which formed part of the first tranche of 138 staff
and operational vehicles of various categories.
“Today, I am here to present to you, 33 armoured
personnel carrier, 41 assorted Toyota vehicles, 3 water tankers, 1 self-loading
recovery truck, 1 refrigeration van and 5 utility vehicles for waste disposal
and management, he stated.
The vehicles which will serve the military is the
third project being commissioned by the president at the camp.
Ghana, the President stressed, cannot achieve the
growth of her economy that will provide the Ghanaian people with a dignified
standard of living without peace and stability.
He therefore assured the security bureau that the Government is not relenting
in its efforts at transforming the Ghana Armed Forces into a formidable body,
and we will continue to help enhance the capabilities of the Armed Forces in
the development of our nation.
Alos the Minister of Defence Dominic Nitiwul touted the achievements of the
current government with regards to the military developments.
“Your Excellency, the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has benefited immensely during
the last three years under your government through the various interventions to
improve conditions of the officers, men, women and civilian employees of Ghana
Armed Forces and most especially the working efficiency of personnel”.
