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Security challenges ahead for the
military in 2008 - Poku
Ho, Dec. 23, Ghanadot/GNA- Mr Francis Poku, Minister for
National Security on Friday called on the Military to brace
up for the challenges expected in the country in 2008.
He said national and international activities to be hosted
by the country including the CAN 2008 and the country's
general elections would test the country's much-admired
peaceful status and urged the military to prepare thoroughly
to defend the country's positive image.
Mr Poku said these he when addressed this year's West
African Soldiers Social Activity (WASSA) of the 66 Artillery
Regiment in Ho.
He observed that naturally, some deviants and unpatriotic
citizens would foment troubles in their communities and
during major national and international activities and asked
the military not to give anything to chance in maintaining
the hard won reputation of the country as a peaceful one.
The Minister praised the 66 Artillery Regiment (Volta
Barracks) for its role in ensuring peace in the Volta Region
and urged it to maintain its professional standard.
He noted that the Regiment was well represented at the Ghana
@ 50 celebrations and had helped the country to achieve an
international image of peace through its activities in the
country and at peacekeeping missions.
Mr Poku commended the Regiment for promoting civil-military
relationship and called on civil society to support it in
its quest to peace building.
Mr Poku congratulated wives of soldiers of the Regiment for
their continual support to the soldiers and appealed to them
to continue with their "good work'.
Lieutenant Colonel Emmanuel Kotia, Commanding Officer of the
Regiment said the Barrack's services were more societal
oriented and called on society to see the Military as
partners in development.
Mr Kofi Dzamesi, Volta Regional Minister appreciated the
efforts of the Barracks in keeping " hot spots" in the
Region under control especially the role it played in the
Anloga chieftaincy dispute and pledged the continual support
of the Volta Regional Coordinating Council to the Barracks.
Inter-Battery Mortar stripping and assembly competitions
were held and awards given to deserving soldiers and
civilians.
GNA
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