President Akufo-Addo has charged some one hundred and thirty-two (132) newly commissioned officers of the Ghana Armed Forces (GFA)Â to take actions that will enhance maintain the standards set by their seniors.
President Akufo Addo warned the newly commissioned officers not to bring the name of the country and the Ghana Armed Forces into disrepute.
Speaking at a graduation ceremony of the course 59 officers cadet at the Ghana Military Academy at Teshie in Accra, today October 18, 2019, President Akufo Addo urged the Officers to discharge their duties professionally, dilligently and efficiently
President Akufo Addo, said Ghana occupy’s “a very respectable and envious position on the world stage and she is regarded as the beacon of stability on the continent as well as enjoying the pride of place in the area of peacekeeping†.
“You are thus to guard yourselves against acts that are likely to bring the name of our beloved country and the image of the Ghana Armed Forces into disrepute. Your actions should be to enhance or at the very least maintain the standards set by predecessor generations of officers of the Armed Forces†President Akufo Addo said.
 He also cautioned the newly commissioned officers of the Ghana Armed Forces to be mindful of the fact that their military uniforms are not for intimidating civilians but it is for their protection and for securing the territorial integrity of the nation.
He further indicated that the logistical empowerment of the Military by the government will continue to ensure that the Ghana Armed Forces become a globally competitive establishment.
In all, 132 officers graduated and were commissioned to begin their career in the Ghana Armed Forces. 75 of the number graduated from the Regular Career Course 59, (Army Division). Five (10) officers from the Navy graduated in the Regular Career Course 59. 18 officers also graduated from the Air Force in the same category.
Eighteen (18) officers from the Army graduated from the Short Service Commission and Special Duties Course 57. Three (3) officers were commissioned in the same category from the Navy and eight (8) officers also graduated from the Short Service Commission and Special Duties Course 57 from the Air Force.
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The Ghana Military Academy is the military academy of the Ghana Armed Forces. It offers basic military training to officer cadets from the Ghana Army, Ghana Navy and the Ghana Air Force. The Academy is based in Teshie in the Greater Accra Region.
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