The Brong Ahafo Regional Minister, Mr Kwadwo Nyamekye-Marfo, has called on the various municipal and district assemblies (MDAs) in the region to patronise Graphic Nsempa, a weekly newspaper published by the Graphic Communications Group Limited (GCGL) for the Brong Ahafo and Ashanti regions.
He said the publication had helped to bring the development challenges confronting the assemblies in the two regions to the fore and would enable all stakeholders to find a lasting solution to them and also publicise their activities.
He added that the publication was also the first bilingual newspaper which presented the same news stories in English and Akan, thereby giving its readers the opportunity to read the news in their native language.
Mr Nyamekye-Marfo said this when the Brong Ahafo Regional Manager of the GCGL, Mr. Charles Addo Bampoe, called on him at his office to congratulate and present to him some souvenirs of the company.
The regional minister also lauded the management and staff of GCGL for promoting the region and the activities of the Regional Coordinating Council (RCC) through the various publications of the company.
He said since he assumed office as the regional minister, he had received a lot of support from the various media houses in the region, especially from GCGL.
Mr Nyamekye-Marfo expressed regret over the incident that happened last year in which some media personnel were attacked at the BA@50 Awards ceremony and gave the assurance that such an incident would not recurr.
Ealier, Mr Bampoe appealed to the Minister and the RCC to use its offices to impress on the various MDAs in the region to patronise Graphic Nsempa and other publications of the GCGL to enable them to also enjoy maximum coverage.
He stated that the GCGL would continue to work with the RCC for their mutual benefits and the development of the region.
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
BA MINISTER COMMENDS 3 GARRISON SOLDIERS (PAGE 17, JAN 12, 2010)
THE Brong Ahafo Regional Minister, Mr Kwadwo Nyamekye-Marfo, has commended officers and men of the 3 Garrison in Sunyani for their role in ensuring peace and stability in the region.
He said their role had enabled the people of the region to go about their activities peacefully.
The regional minister said personnel of the 3 Garrison, apart from helping to maintain peace in the region, had continued to play a critical role in restoring peace in conflict areas in the country, especially Yendi and Bawku, in addition to serving in international peacekeeping operations.
"You have participated in several operations such as "Calm life" and "Halt Illegal Chainsaw" to help reduce the crime wave in the region and also protect the environment and you have never hesitated, any time you are called upon, to perform any task. More kudos to you," he added.
Mr Nyamekye-Marfo made the commendation at the 2 Independent RECCE Squadron end-of-year party dubbed ‘’WASSA" (West African Soldiers Social Activities) at the Sabre Mess of the squadron at the Liberation Barracks in Sunyani.
The 2 Independent RECCE Squadron, under the Armoured RECCE Regiment in Accra, is a unit tasked to support the Northern Sector Command of the Army and is based at the Liberation Barracks in Sunyani.
The end-of-year party was organised for troops and their families to show appreciation for their dedication and work done the previous year and also bring together all families under one roof to enhance espritde corps and inter-family unity.
Mr Nyamekye-Marfo, in his brief remarks as the guest of honour, noted that despite the logistical constraints, the military continued to perform its traditional role as mandated by the Constitution and gave the assurance that the government was also committed to meeting those challenges for the military to discharge its duties efficiently.
The Brong Ahafo Regional Minister further pledged the government’s commitment to solve the perennial water problem faced by personnel at the Liberation Barracks and also rehabilitate all the roads in the barracks to make life there comfortable for them and their families.
Lieutenant Colonel J.K. Akou-Adjei, the Commanding Officer (CO) of the Armoured RECCE Regiment, for his part, urged the wives of personnel and their families to stay united and eschew infighting to achieve harmony and peaceful co-existence at the barracks. The wives should also support their husbands to discharge their duties efficiently.
He called on personnel to continue to play their traditional roles of supporting the northern command in whatever mission it had to undertake.
The Officer Commanding (OC) 2 Independent RECCE Squadron at the Liberation Barracks in Sunyani, Captain Abdul Bashiru Issah, in his welcoming address, lauded personnel of the unit for their contribution towards internal and external peacekeeping and peace support operations.
He thanked his superiors, especially Lt Col Akou-Adjei, the CO of the 3 Infantry Battalion, Lt Col Lithur, and the regional minister, for their support to the squadron and expressed the hope that it would enjoy the same co-operation and support from them and the public this year.
He said their role had enabled the people of the region to go about their activities peacefully.
The regional minister said personnel of the 3 Garrison, apart from helping to maintain peace in the region, had continued to play a critical role in restoring peace in conflict areas in the country, especially Yendi and Bawku, in addition to serving in international peacekeeping operations.
"You have participated in several operations such as "Calm life" and "Halt Illegal Chainsaw" to help reduce the crime wave in the region and also protect the environment and you have never hesitated, any time you are called upon, to perform any task. More kudos to you," he added.
Mr Nyamekye-Marfo made the commendation at the 2 Independent RECCE Squadron end-of-year party dubbed ‘’WASSA" (West African Soldiers Social Activities) at the Sabre Mess of the squadron at the Liberation Barracks in Sunyani.
The 2 Independent RECCE Squadron, under the Armoured RECCE Regiment in Accra, is a unit tasked to support the Northern Sector Command of the Army and is based at the Liberation Barracks in Sunyani.
The end-of-year party was organised for troops and their families to show appreciation for their dedication and work done the previous year and also bring together all families under one roof to enhance espritde corps and inter-family unity.
Mr Nyamekye-Marfo, in his brief remarks as the guest of honour, noted that despite the logistical constraints, the military continued to perform its traditional role as mandated by the Constitution and gave the assurance that the government was also committed to meeting those challenges for the military to discharge its duties efficiently.
The Brong Ahafo Regional Minister further pledged the government’s commitment to solve the perennial water problem faced by personnel at the Liberation Barracks and also rehabilitate all the roads in the barracks to make life there comfortable for them and their families.
Lieutenant Colonel J.K. Akou-Adjei, the Commanding Officer (CO) of the Armoured RECCE Regiment, for his part, urged the wives of personnel and their families to stay united and eschew infighting to achieve harmony and peaceful co-existence at the barracks. The wives should also support their husbands to discharge their duties efficiently.
He called on personnel to continue to play their traditional roles of supporting the northern command in whatever mission it had to undertake.
The Officer Commanding (OC) 2 Independent RECCE Squadron at the Liberation Barracks in Sunyani, Captain Abdul Bashiru Issah, in his welcoming address, lauded personnel of the unit for their contribution towards internal and external peacekeeping and peace support operations.
He thanked his superiors, especially Lt Col Akou-Adjei, the CO of the 3 Infantry Battalion, Lt Col Lithur, and the regional minister, for their support to the squadron and expressed the hope that it would enjoy the same co-operation and support from them and the public this year.
ADUANA NOW ON TOP (PAGE 55, JAN 11, 2010)
Newcomers Dormaa Ahenkro based-Aduana Stars under Coach Herbert Addo on Saturday kept their unbeaten home record intact when the curtain was drawn on the first round of the Glo premier league. They defeated visiting Obuasi Ashgold by a lone goal at the Nana Agyeman Badu Sports Stadium at Dormaa-Ahenkro.
The only goal of the match which enabled the homesters to secure the maximum three points at stake was scored by Kwame Frimpong, the leading marksman of Aduana Stars, on the 12th minute of the first half through a goal mouth melee.
Right from the blast of the whistle of Tema-based Class One Referee, Patrick Assisah, both teams exhibited good play but it was the visitors who dominated in ball possession but failed to convert that into a goal till the homesters took advantage of a goal mouth scramble in the early minutes of the game to win the day.
In a post match interview, Coach Addo told the Daily Graphic Sports that he was going to secure the services of two prolific and experienced strikers to enhance the goal scoring ability of the team when the second round resumes.
He noted that goal scoring had been the problem of the team and hoped that when that was done the team would spring a surprise in the elite division this season.
The only goal of the match which enabled the homesters to secure the maximum three points at stake was scored by Kwame Frimpong, the leading marksman of Aduana Stars, on the 12th minute of the first half through a goal mouth melee.
Right from the blast of the whistle of Tema-based Class One Referee, Patrick Assisah, both teams exhibited good play but it was the visitors who dominated in ball possession but failed to convert that into a goal till the homesters took advantage of a goal mouth scramble in the early minutes of the game to win the day.
In a post match interview, Coach Addo told the Daily Graphic Sports that he was going to secure the services of two prolific and experienced strikers to enhance the goal scoring ability of the team when the second round resumes.
He noted that goal scoring had been the problem of the team and hoped that when that was done the team would spring a surprise in the elite division this season.
Monday, February 22, 2010
BA NDC SATISFIED WITH MILLS'S PERFORMANCE SO FAR (PAGE 12, JAN 8, 2010)
The newly elected Brong Ahafo Regional Functional Executive Committee (FEC) of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has expressed its satisfaction with the manner President J.E.A Mills and his team have so far managed the administration of the nation.
According to them, the processes and strategies put in place by the government to manage the huge debt portfolio bequeathed the NDC government by the previous administration, create jobs, promote education and health among other sectors were laudable.
The committee also impressed upon the party’s numerous followers to rally behind the government in its effort at addressing the numerous challenges confronting the nation.
In a release issued to the press in Sunyani and signed by Mr Justice Samuel Adjei, the Regional Secretary, it said the regional FEC made the observation at its first meeting held in Sunyani to appraise the state of the party in the region and also to outline and discuss an action plan for the party for the first quarter of 2010.
It said the regional FEC had also followed closely the recent developments within the NDC and had come to the realisation that there had been conscious effort by a section of Ghanaians to consistently and tirelessly launch destructive criticisms at the NDC administration, headed by President Mills, with the aim of derailing whatever the government had achieved over its short stay in office, thus destroying the stability, cohesion and unity of the NDC government.
“We therefore, express concern about these negative developments and call on all members and sympathisers of the party to bury their differences and forge ahead in unity, so that together, we can work to retain power in 2012,” the release said.
“Running an administration in a democratic dispensation such as ours demands a lot of patience, tolerance and resilience, which are the basic ingredients of ensuring a cohesive and unified action, while at the same time ensuring that we do not compromise on the basic need for achieving accountability, rule of law and good governance, while exacting sanctions where and when there are infractions on the law,” it noted.
Meanwhile, all is set for the NDC National Youth Conference scheduled to take place in Sunyani, the Brong Ahafo Regional capital, on Saturday, January 9, 2010.
According to them, the processes and strategies put in place by the government to manage the huge debt portfolio bequeathed the NDC government by the previous administration, create jobs, promote education and health among other sectors were laudable.
The committee also impressed upon the party’s numerous followers to rally behind the government in its effort at addressing the numerous challenges confronting the nation.
In a release issued to the press in Sunyani and signed by Mr Justice Samuel Adjei, the Regional Secretary, it said the regional FEC made the observation at its first meeting held in Sunyani to appraise the state of the party in the region and also to outline and discuss an action plan for the party for the first quarter of 2010.
It said the regional FEC had also followed closely the recent developments within the NDC and had come to the realisation that there had been conscious effort by a section of Ghanaians to consistently and tirelessly launch destructive criticisms at the NDC administration, headed by President Mills, with the aim of derailing whatever the government had achieved over its short stay in office, thus destroying the stability, cohesion and unity of the NDC government.
“We therefore, express concern about these negative developments and call on all members and sympathisers of the party to bury their differences and forge ahead in unity, so that together, we can work to retain power in 2012,” the release said.
“Running an administration in a democratic dispensation such as ours demands a lot of patience, tolerance and resilience, which are the basic ingredients of ensuring a cohesive and unified action, while at the same time ensuring that we do not compromise on the basic need for achieving accountability, rule of law and good governance, while exacting sanctions where and when there are infractions on the law,” it noted.
Meanwhile, all is set for the NDC National Youth Conference scheduled to take place in Sunyani, the Brong Ahafo Regional capital, on Saturday, January 9, 2010.
CONSULT SMES BEFORE FIXING FEES (PAGE 20, JAN 07, 2010)
The Brong Ahafo Regional Minister, Mr Kwadwo Nyamekye-Marfo, has urged municipal and district assemblies (MDAs) to consult small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs) before fixing their fees.
He said such consultations would help the assemblies to fix fees that would not cripple the SMEs, but help them to thrive and create jobs for the teeming unemployed youth.
Mr Nyamekye-Marfo made the call at the launch of the Berekum Education Endowment Fund and inauguration of earth-moving machines for the Berekum Municipal Assembly at Berekum.
At the same ceremony, a GH¢12,000.00 package was presented to 30 graduate apprentices. It included auto spraying machines, hair dryers and sewing machines sponsored by the Government of Ghana, Business Advisory Centre (BAC), African Development Bank (AfDB) and International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD).
Mr Nyamekye-Marfo advised the graduate apprentices to use the tools and equipment as start-up capital to establish their small-scale businesses and impart their skills to others.
Touching on the education endowment fund, the regional minister said the fund would help support academically promising but needy students from the area to pursue higher education.
Mr Nyamekye-Marfo called on public-spirited individuals and organisations to contribute to the fund to sustain it.
The regional minister advised that the fund should not be disbursed on a partisan basis but on merit. He, however, added that more attention should be given to those offering science programmes and female students.
Mr Nyamekye-Marfo said with the acquisition of a grader and a caterpillar, the municipal assembly would ensure that all roads in the municipality, especially the feeder roads, were in good shape.
He called for a proper maintenance regime for the earth-moving machines to enable them last longer.
The Berekum Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), Mr Lord Stephen Oppong, paid tribute to the late Omanhene of Berekum, Nana Yiadom Boakye for establishing educational institutions which benefited renowned personalities such as Dr Kwadwo Afari Gyan, the Chairman of the Electoral Commission and a former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ghana, Professor George Benneh.
He said the current education fund had been established by the municipal assembly to benefit present and future generations.
Mr Oppong thanked members of the Berekum Municipal Assembly for supporting him and unanimously agreeing to use part of the assembly’s share of the District Assemblies Common Fund as seed money to establish the fund.
He said with the acquisition of the earth-moving machines, the Brenyekwa-Seikwa, Senase-Kato, Kyiribaa, Mpatasie, Ampenkro, Koraso, Ayimon, Akatim, Kyireyawkrom, Nkyekyemaamu, Abansere and other roads would be upgraded.
A former Deputy Minister of Education, Mr Kwabena Kyere, who chaired the function, stressed the need for what he termed “positive discrimination” where female students would be given the needed motivation and support for them to acquire higher education.
He said such consultations would help the assemblies to fix fees that would not cripple the SMEs, but help them to thrive and create jobs for the teeming unemployed youth.
Mr Nyamekye-Marfo made the call at the launch of the Berekum Education Endowment Fund and inauguration of earth-moving machines for the Berekum Municipal Assembly at Berekum.
At the same ceremony, a GH¢12,000.00 package was presented to 30 graduate apprentices. It included auto spraying machines, hair dryers and sewing machines sponsored by the Government of Ghana, Business Advisory Centre (BAC), African Development Bank (AfDB) and International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD).
Mr Nyamekye-Marfo advised the graduate apprentices to use the tools and equipment as start-up capital to establish their small-scale businesses and impart their skills to others.
Touching on the education endowment fund, the regional minister said the fund would help support academically promising but needy students from the area to pursue higher education.
Mr Nyamekye-Marfo called on public-spirited individuals and organisations to contribute to the fund to sustain it.
The regional minister advised that the fund should not be disbursed on a partisan basis but on merit. He, however, added that more attention should be given to those offering science programmes and female students.
Mr Nyamekye-Marfo said with the acquisition of a grader and a caterpillar, the municipal assembly would ensure that all roads in the municipality, especially the feeder roads, were in good shape.
He called for a proper maintenance regime for the earth-moving machines to enable them last longer.
The Berekum Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), Mr Lord Stephen Oppong, paid tribute to the late Omanhene of Berekum, Nana Yiadom Boakye for establishing educational institutions which benefited renowned personalities such as Dr Kwadwo Afari Gyan, the Chairman of the Electoral Commission and a former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ghana, Professor George Benneh.
He said the current education fund had been established by the municipal assembly to benefit present and future generations.
Mr Oppong thanked members of the Berekum Municipal Assembly for supporting him and unanimously agreeing to use part of the assembly’s share of the District Assemblies Common Fund as seed money to establish the fund.
He said with the acquisition of the earth-moving machines, the Brenyekwa-Seikwa, Senase-Kato, Kyiribaa, Mpatasie, Ampenkro, Koraso, Ayimon, Akatim, Kyireyawkrom, Nkyekyemaamu, Abansere and other roads would be upgraded.
A former Deputy Minister of Education, Mr Kwabena Kyere, who chaired the function, stressed the need for what he termed “positive discrimination” where female students would be given the needed motivation and support for them to acquire higher education.
ASUTIFI ASSEMBLY TAKES DELIVERY OF HEAVY DUTY EQUIPMENT (PAGE 20, JAN 07, 2010)
The Asutifi District Assembly in the Brong Ahafo Region has taken delivery of a grader and a tipper truck valued at GH¢385,843.20 to help put in good condition feeder roads leading to food production centres and other areas in the district all year round.
Consequently, the assembly has decided to set up a committee to come out with guidelines governing operations of the equipment to ensure its sustainability.
The Asutifi District Chief Executive (DCE), Mr Eric Addae, who announced this at the first ordinary meeting of the fourth session of the assembly held at Kenyasi, the district capital, said a token would be charged for the use of the equipment in order to generate some funds for its maintenance to extend their lifespan.
He said further that he had, on behalf of the assembly, submitted a proposal during his recent visit to the United States of America (USA) to the Chief Executive Officer of Newmont Ghana Gold Limited, operators of the Ahafo Mine in the district, to donate to the assembly a bulldozer and a wheel loader for the improvement of the road network of the district.
“I am happy to inform you that the proposal has received the needed attention from Newmont and the assembly would hopefully take delivery of these equipment by the first quarter of 2010,” he said.
Mr Addae, in his address, announced that the assembly was in the process of preparing the 2010-2013 District Medium-Term Development Plan in accordance with Section 1 (3,4), 2 to 11 of the National Development Plan (System) Act 1994 (Act 480).
He, therefore, called on all stakeholders in the district to make an input.
He commended Newmont for its contribution to the development of the district, saying as a major stakeholder, its input would be required to enable the assembly to come out with a rich document that would stand the test of time.
Touching on the assembly’s internally generated funds (IGF), Mr Addae said the assembly did not perform badly, and that at the end of October 2009, the assembly had been able to generate GH¢560,514.29 out of the estimated local revenue target of GH¢582,160.00, representing 96.28 per cent of the expected revenue.
He, however, said one major problem the assembly continued to grapple with was the non-performance of the revenue staff, and that the chunk of the assembly’s revenue came from Stool Land Revenue.
In order to improve upon revenue mobilisation in 2010, Mr Addae said the assembly had adopted a number of strategies.
These include the setting up of targets for revenue collectors, capacity building, re-activation of the District Revenue Task Force, registration of all contractors operating in the district, re-valuation of properties in the district to facilitate imposition of realistic rates on properties and sensitisation of the public to the need to honour their tax obligations.
The DCE for Asutifi announced that the assembly received a total of GH¢657,549.94 as its share of the District Assemblies’ Common Fund (DAFC) for the first and second quarters of the past year.
Out of the figure, he said, only GH¢269,127.80 was actually received by the assembly.
The remaining amount was disbursed by the Administrator of Common Fund on behalf of the assembly,
on expenditures such as the National Youth Employment Programme (NYEP), National Association of Local Government (NALAG) dues, waste management, fumigation and the procurement of a tipper truck and grader by the assembly.
He commended the assembly members for burying their differences and coming together to work for the progress of the district.
“Let me note that I have so far enjoyed a wonderful working relationship with both assembly members and staff of the assembly, and hope that your co-operation and collaborative spirit would be sustained as we enter the new year and see us executing more development programmes to better the lives of the people in the district,” he stated.
Consequently, the assembly has decided to set up a committee to come out with guidelines governing operations of the equipment to ensure its sustainability.
The Asutifi District Chief Executive (DCE), Mr Eric Addae, who announced this at the first ordinary meeting of the fourth session of the assembly held at Kenyasi, the district capital, said a token would be charged for the use of the equipment in order to generate some funds for its maintenance to extend their lifespan.
He said further that he had, on behalf of the assembly, submitted a proposal during his recent visit to the United States of America (USA) to the Chief Executive Officer of Newmont Ghana Gold Limited, operators of the Ahafo Mine in the district, to donate to the assembly a bulldozer and a wheel loader for the improvement of the road network of the district.
“I am happy to inform you that the proposal has received the needed attention from Newmont and the assembly would hopefully take delivery of these equipment by the first quarter of 2010,” he said.
Mr Addae, in his address, announced that the assembly was in the process of preparing the 2010-2013 District Medium-Term Development Plan in accordance with Section 1 (3,4), 2 to 11 of the National Development Plan (System) Act 1994 (Act 480).
He, therefore, called on all stakeholders in the district to make an input.
He commended Newmont for its contribution to the development of the district, saying as a major stakeholder, its input would be required to enable the assembly to come out with a rich document that would stand the test of time.
Touching on the assembly’s internally generated funds (IGF), Mr Addae said the assembly did not perform badly, and that at the end of October 2009, the assembly had been able to generate GH¢560,514.29 out of the estimated local revenue target of GH¢582,160.00, representing 96.28 per cent of the expected revenue.
He, however, said one major problem the assembly continued to grapple with was the non-performance of the revenue staff, and that the chunk of the assembly’s revenue came from Stool Land Revenue.
In order to improve upon revenue mobilisation in 2010, Mr Addae said the assembly had adopted a number of strategies.
These include the setting up of targets for revenue collectors, capacity building, re-activation of the District Revenue Task Force, registration of all contractors operating in the district, re-valuation of properties in the district to facilitate imposition of realistic rates on properties and sensitisation of the public to the need to honour their tax obligations.
The DCE for Asutifi announced that the assembly received a total of GH¢657,549.94 as its share of the District Assemblies’ Common Fund (DAFC) for the first and second quarters of the past year.
Out of the figure, he said, only GH¢269,127.80 was actually received by the assembly.
The remaining amount was disbursed by the Administrator of Common Fund on behalf of the assembly,
on expenditures such as the National Youth Employment Programme (NYEP), National Association of Local Government (NALAG) dues, waste management, fumigation and the procurement of a tipper truck and grader by the assembly.
He commended the assembly members for burying their differences and coming together to work for the progress of the district.
“Let me note that I have so far enjoyed a wonderful working relationship with both assembly members and staff of the assembly, and hope that your co-operation and collaborative spirit would be sustained as we enter the new year and see us executing more development programmes to better the lives of the people in the district,” he stated.
SECURITY AGENCIES TO BENEFIT FROM $10b HOUSING LOAN (PAGE 17, JAN 7, 2010)
The government has secured a $10billion facility from a Korean firm for the construction of housing facilities for security personnel in the country.
Apart from the security agencies, health workers and teachers, and other categories of workers across the country will also benefit from the facility.
The Brong Ahafo Regional Minister, Mr Kwadwo Nyamekye-Marfo, said this at an end-of-year party, dubbed WASSA (West Africa Soldiers Social Activity), at the Liberation Barracks in Sunyani.
The party, which was aimed at fostering unity among the various ranks of the 3 Infantry Battalion (3BN), civilian employees and their families, was attended by members of the Regional Security Council (REGSEC), some personnel of the other security agencies including the Police, Prisons, Fire Service and a cross-section of the public.
It was held at the poolside at the Liberation Barracks.
Mr Nyamekye-Marfo said the Liberation Barracks in Sunyani would also be a beneficiary of the housing project that would go along way to ease the accommodation problem of personnel at the barracks.
He stated further that the government was also committed in meeting the logistical constraints and other operational needs of the GAF and the other security agencies in the country to enable them to discharge their constitutionally mandated roles effectively.
Mr Nyamekye-Marfo also used the opportunity to commend the military as well as the other security agencies for the role they played in ensuring a peaceful general election.
The Brong Ahafo Regional Minister paid glowing tribute to the GAF for its role in international peacekeeping operations which, he said, was part of their efforts in helping to bring peace to conflict areas around the world and in the country.
Mr Nyamekye-Marfo noted that the Regional Coordinating Council (RCC) was also grateful to the 3BN who have been assisting in maintaining peace in the region, adding that apart from this, personnel of the 3BN had also been engaged in other operational activities to prevent crimes such as armed robbery and the protection of the environment dubbed “Operation Calm Life” and “Operation Halt Illegal Chain Saw”.
He, therefore, expressed the hope that the GAF would continue to play their traditional role of ensuring the sovereignty of the state and its territorial waters, especially the oil fields in the country when they started operating next year.
Major Cornelius Kobla Lithur, the acting Commanding Officer of the 3 Garriosn, in his address reminded all ranks of the need to conduct all their operations in accordance with the military standard operating procedures and laid-down rules of engagement.
“It is very important for us all to recognise that in the current democratic dispensation, the rule of law prevails and as such our activities must conform to this vital constitutional provision”, he emphasised.
Major Lithur further urged the officers and men of the 3 Garrison to resolve to exhibit high levels of tolerance even in the face of extreme provocation, pledging that the command would continue to strive hard to improve on their relationship with civil society in order to engender peaceful co-existence for national development.
Prizes were also presented to winners of fun games held at the barracks, which preceded the party.
Apart from the security agencies, health workers and teachers, and other categories of workers across the country will also benefit from the facility.
The Brong Ahafo Regional Minister, Mr Kwadwo Nyamekye-Marfo, said this at an end-of-year party, dubbed WASSA (West Africa Soldiers Social Activity), at the Liberation Barracks in Sunyani.
The party, which was aimed at fostering unity among the various ranks of the 3 Infantry Battalion (3BN), civilian employees and their families, was attended by members of the Regional Security Council (REGSEC), some personnel of the other security agencies including the Police, Prisons, Fire Service and a cross-section of the public.
It was held at the poolside at the Liberation Barracks.
Mr Nyamekye-Marfo said the Liberation Barracks in Sunyani would also be a beneficiary of the housing project that would go along way to ease the accommodation problem of personnel at the barracks.
He stated further that the government was also committed in meeting the logistical constraints and other operational needs of the GAF and the other security agencies in the country to enable them to discharge their constitutionally mandated roles effectively.
Mr Nyamekye-Marfo also used the opportunity to commend the military as well as the other security agencies for the role they played in ensuring a peaceful general election.
The Brong Ahafo Regional Minister paid glowing tribute to the GAF for its role in international peacekeeping operations which, he said, was part of their efforts in helping to bring peace to conflict areas around the world and in the country.
Mr Nyamekye-Marfo noted that the Regional Coordinating Council (RCC) was also grateful to the 3BN who have been assisting in maintaining peace in the region, adding that apart from this, personnel of the 3BN had also been engaged in other operational activities to prevent crimes such as armed robbery and the protection of the environment dubbed “Operation Calm Life” and “Operation Halt Illegal Chain Saw”.
He, therefore, expressed the hope that the GAF would continue to play their traditional role of ensuring the sovereignty of the state and its territorial waters, especially the oil fields in the country when they started operating next year.
Major Cornelius Kobla Lithur, the acting Commanding Officer of the 3 Garriosn, in his address reminded all ranks of the need to conduct all their operations in accordance with the military standard operating procedures and laid-down rules of engagement.
“It is very important for us all to recognise that in the current democratic dispensation, the rule of law prevails and as such our activities must conform to this vital constitutional provision”, he emphasised.
Major Lithur further urged the officers and men of the 3 Garrison to resolve to exhibit high levels of tolerance even in the face of extreme provocation, pledging that the command would continue to strive hard to improve on their relationship with civil society in order to engender peaceful co-existence for national development.
Prizes were also presented to winners of fun games held at the barracks, which preceded the party.
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