Day: June 29, 2024

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has shut down two sachet water factories in Owerri for operating in unhygienic environments.

The agency further cautioned another factory during the routine inspection carried out on Friday in the Imo capital city.

The two affected factories included Elmabo Table Water and Sylchap Enterprise Table Water, while Giver Table Water was cautioned over minor issues.

In an interview with newsmen at the end of the enforcement, the Imo NAFDAC Coordinator, Mrs Mercy Ndukwe, said the factories were sealed for poor manufacturing practices.

Ndukwe said: ‘We have invited them all to visit NAFDAC office with their licences for verification.

‘Looking at the factories we visited, the agency is not happy seeing the environment they were operating on.

‘NAFDAC’s minimum requirement is four to five rooms for small scale operators to operate a water production facility.

‘At the time we registered them, these rooms were available but today, most of the
rooms have been converted to other uses, like living rooms and other businesses.’

The NAFDAC chief expressed concern that cholera and other diseases could breakout from such unhygienic environments, if not given proper attention.

Ndukwe recalled that the agency, about three weeks ago, directed the water association in the state to close all operations for two days for proper cleaning and sanitisation of factories to avert cholera outbreak.

‘In spite of the directive, we are very sad to see the environment where they operate in to be unhygienic,’ she said.

She cautioned other producers ‘to sit up and conduct self sanitisation of their premises.’

‘They should ensure that those they leave their businesses to run adhere strictly to the directives of NAFDAC.

‘Our aim is not to close down factories or push them out of business but to ensure that Nigerians consume wholesale and hygienic food and water,’

Ndukwe further said.

She expressed the willingness of the agency to organise free trainings for the operat
ors of table water factories in the state on the best practices.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the enforcement was carried out by NAFDAC, in collaboration with the Imo House of Assembly Committee on Health and Environment as well as the state chapter of the Association of Table Water Producers (ATWAP).

The Vice Chairman of ATWAP, Mrs Joy Uwakwe, expressed the support of her association to the enforcement by the agency.

‘The association is in support of ensuring that water sold to consumers are clean and treated for consumption for Imo residents.

‘The most unfortunate thing that happened today is that the sealed factories are not members of ATWAP,’ Uwakwe said .

Also, the chairman, Imo House of Assembly Taskforce on Health and Environment, Chief Odyssey Obioha, expressed concern that the test conducted for quality at the facilities showed that the water was not safe for drinking.

Obioha said that a similar test was conducted on different sachets of water at the Imo State House of Assembly
where it was discovered that most of them were unsafe for consumption.

‘The discovery necessitated the inspection of water production facilities in the state, in collaboration with NAFDAC and ATWAP.

‘The outbreak of cholera in the country has become an issue and the State Government is determined to ensure that Imo is free from cholera,’ Obioha said.

Source: News Agency of Nigeria

The Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration (FMNR) concept, spearheaded by World Vision Ghana, a Child Rights Organisation is gradually restoring degraded landscapes, fighting climate change and empowering communities in the Savannah Ecological Zone.

Currently, under the Landscapes and Environmental Agility across the Nation (LEAN) project, funded by the European Union, a total of 421 hectares of degraded lands and forest reserves across 50 communities in the Savannah Ecological Zone are gradually being restored.

The restored lands are spread across 25 communities each of the Kassena-Nankana West District in the Upper East Region and West Gonja District in the Savannah Region.

These came to light when the beneficiary communities, organised by World Vision Ghana, visited some of the project sites where shrubs, trees and vegetative cover have regenerated naturally and regreened the environment.

The communities further visited the Yameriga community, where World Vision Ghana begun the FMNR approach in 2009 and h
ad restored several hectares of land and is considered as a learning centre for other communities who want to venture into land restoration through natural regeneration.

The visit was to afford the beneficiary communities comprising lead farmers and fire volunteers to learn from each other as well as the Yameriga community and work to improve their operations to restore degraded lands to fight climate change and improve the livelihoods of vulnerable communities.

Speaking to the Ghana News Agency on the sidelines of the visit, Mr Joseph Talata Abugri, the EU LEAN Project Officer in charge of Kassena-Nankana West District, World Vision Ghana, noted that the project was a four-year initiative started in 2021 and was at the end of its life span.

The project aimed to support national and local efforts to conserve biodiversity, improve livelihoods of smallholder farmers, build resilience against climate change and reduce emissions from land-use changes across Ghana’s high forest reserves, Savannah and transition
zones.

The Project Officer explained that the threats of climate change were real and as such through project, the communities had been empowered to desist from activities such as bush burning, deforestation among others that deepened the phenomenon and embraced land and natural resources protection.

‘We have also introduced alternative livelihood interventions such as beekeeping, small ruminants rearing, training of women on savings for transformation, soap making and among others to provide economic independence for the women to be able to cater for their children and families,’ he said.

He urged the communities to work with the various relevant institutions such as the Forestry Commission, Ghana National Fire Service, department of agriculture, the District Assemblies to sustain the project to ensure maximum benefits.

Ms Fatima Boamani, a lead farmer under the EU LEAN project at the Achumbunyo community in the West Gonja District, noted that apart from the project helping to restore the degraded lands
and improve agriculture productivity, economic trees such shea, dawadawa among others had been protected and was providing economic opportunities for the women.

Ms Faustina Banakwoyem, Batiu community in the Kassena-Nankana West District, lauded World Vision Ghana and its partners for the initiative and noted that unlike before where residents used to cut down trees and burn vegetative covers to engage in agriculture activities, the project had empowered communities to desist from bushfires and other environmental degradation.

Source: Ghana News Agency

The University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS) Basic School has committed to creating awareness in the fight against illicit drug use in the Volta Region.

The Basic School has inaugurated a Destiny Club, which would collaborate with the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) in the Region to promote public awareness on the dangers of substance abuse.

Mr Seth Korgah, Headmaster of the School made known the initiative at an event in Ho to mark the World Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking.

He said the Region and its capital witnessed increasing drug use among the youth and that the school sought to support efforts at addressing the situation.

‘We have observed in our vicinity that there are a lot of guys into drugs. The internet is awash with all kinds of documentaries, and we are getting to know that even children as young as in KG are taking substances that make them addicted. So, we decided that since our children are part of the community, they are seeing those things, and they are vulnera
ble to drug abuse. So, we decided to do something about it from.’

Mr Korgah said the Destiny Club would pursue advocacy and education with the support of the NACOC, and also promote the formation of similar clubs in other schools.

‘Our strategy is that students themselves should talk about it. They should hear people speak about it, they should dramatise it, they should debate it and maybe we would be able to save some of them in future.

‘The Destiny Club is going to be a club in UHAS Basic, and we wish that it is in all schools around the country. They are going to form panels and discuss issues about drug abuse. They will go to other schools and churches and educate people about the dangers of drug abuse,’ he said.

This year’s World Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking is on theme ‘Empowering the Youth Against Drug Abuse,’ and celebration begun with a morning float in Ho by children of the basic school to draw public attention to the dangers of illicit drug use.

They distributed tracts and he
ld up placard messages on the subject.

A public forum was held in the Cedi Auditorium of the University, which had a panel of top academics and stakeholders.

Commander Worlanyo Fianu, Regional Commander of the NACOG who delivered the keynote address, highlighted the fact that cannabis use was highest among youth in the Region due to favourable climate that made the enclave a cultivation hub.

He spent time elaborating the challenges with illicit drugs and spoke of the effects on the mental health and general wellbeing of the individual.

The Regional Commander said stakeholders should consider enhancing focus and interventions towards arresting the challenge, and commended the initiative by the basic

school, adding that community leaders and parents should provide the needed support for the efforts.

He said schools should implement comprehensive drug education programs and teach decision making skills to enhance youth resilience.

Commander Fianu Called for increased access to mental health services as we
ll as counselling and guidance for the youth.

School children got to view documentaries and other educative materials that broadened their appreciation of the illicit drug menace, and they expressed keenness on engaging stakeholders during the panel discussion.

Source: Ghana News Agency

Mr Atta Yaw Arhin, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Technical Specialist at World Vision Ghana, has called for the repositioning of WASH as the key driver of development.

He said none of the Strategic Development Goals (SDGs) could be achieved without water, good sanitation and hygiene.

He was speaking to selected members of the WASH Sector, Ghana WatSan Journalists’ Network (GWJN) and Media Coalition Against Open Defection (M-CODe) from across the country.

It was during a trainer of trainees capacity building sponsored by World Vision Ghana.

Mr Arhin said no single organisation, including health, education and agriculture, could do without all of the sector ingredients, thus, the need for partnership.

He said there should be deliberate effort to protect water bodies as well as prevent water loss while delivering water to both rural and urban areas.

He mentioned areas such as illegal connection, poor collection of water bills, limited investments and others as ways 50 percent of water collected is l
ost.

With Sanitation, he advised that a conscious approach be adopted to maintain good sanitation and was quick to add that a Sanitation Authority was needed to implement policies in that area under the Sanitation Ministry.

We need a dedicated Authority for the WASH Sector, he said, adding that it was time the National Planning Development Commission’s recommendation to priotise WASH because it had ranked it of having a multiplying effects, be followed.

The WASH Specialist said provision of potable water and good sanitation would limit diseases and government would spend less amount of money in treating water or sanitation related sicknesses.

He encouraged media practitioners to as a matter of urgency report more on WASH for global and national agenda, by holding duty bearers to task.

Mr Francis Ameyibor, National Coordinator for M-Code, said the institution was poised to help end open defecation through constant reportage and advocacy.

Source: Ghana News Agency

Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, running mate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has urged the Electoral Commission (EC) to prioritise the conduct of free, fair, and transparent elections in the country.

Speaking during a courtesy call on the Chief of Akyem Tafo, Osabarima Adusei Peasah IV, as part of her one-day tour of the Abuakwa North constituency in the Eastern Region, she stressed the importance of preserving the integrity and credibility of Ghana’s electoral process.

She noted how the just-ended limited registration and voter transfer exercises were marred by pockets of violence across the country, and stated that it was crucial the EC puts measures in place to prevent a repeat of such incidents in the upcoming general elections.

‘Ghana’s democracy has been an envy of many countries due to its history of organizing free and fair elections,’ she said. ‘But the violence characterizing our elections of late is very worrying.’

Professor Opoku-Agyemang also urged traditional leaders to take
keen interest in how Ghana’s electoral system is managed and speak out when necessary to ensure violence-free elections.

She emphasised the need for the EC to be a fair referee by implementing processes without bias towards any political party.

Prof. Opoku-Agyemang’s comments come ahead of Ghana’s crucial December 7 presidential and parliamentary elections, which are expected to be closely contested between the opposition NDC and the ruling New Patriotic Party.

The National Democratic Congress, with Professor Opoku-Agyemang, an astute academician, as its running mate, is seeking to unseat the incumbent government, which has been criticized for mismanaging the economy and accumulating a national debt of GHS610 billion ($52.4 billion) by the end of 2023.

Over the past seven years, Ghana’s economy has also struggled with rising youth unemployment, mounting inflation, and a rapid depreciation of the cedi with one dollar currently going for about GHS15.3.

These issues have led to skyrocketing prices of petrol
eum products and basic food, making it even harder for many Ghanaians to make ends meet.

The high cost of living has become unsustainable, fueling labour unrest as people struggle to maintain their purchasing power. As a result, the country’s economic woes continue to worsen.

For his part, Chief of Akyem Tafo Osabarima Adusei Peasah IV praised Professor Opoku-Agyemang for her academic credentials and also urged the EC to be fair in its engagements with all political parties.

Additionally, he lamented the decline of the country’s agricultural sector, particularly the Cocoa Research Institute of Ghana in the eastern region, and urged the next NDC administration to revitalize the sector if elected.

Source: Ghana News Agency

Mr Stephen Yakubu, the Upper West Regional Minister, has described as worrying and abnormal people who kill one another to address problems with their neighbours.

‘There is no need to kill one another, the elders are there, the security agencies are there and the law courts are there to help address disputes and misunderstandings amicably without the shed of blood,’ he said.

He said it was always better for the people in the communities to work together to sustain peace and explore pragmatic ways and means to address conditions of poverty, which had over the years plagued them and hindered their overall wellbeing and development than killing themselves at the least provocation.

Mr Yakubu raised these concerns at separate meetings with the traditional rulers and the youth of Wechiau, Kandeu and Lassia in the Wa West District to share his sympathies and listen to them following the killing of three young men at Lassia during a communal clash between the people of Kandeu and Lassia communities on June 15, 202
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He said poverty should be considered as the common and topmost enemy of the people and that it was only through peaceful co-existence and ensuring conducive environment that they could work to overcome poverty and underdevelopment.

‘Problems are always with us on daily basis but we need to continually sit and dialogue to find amicable Solutions to them, rather than killing ourselves as a way of solving them’, he said.

‘You must know what conflict does to the people and what peace also does to the people. The difference between them is that conflict is a threat to human existence while peace is the livewire of human development and wellbeing,’ he added.

Mr Yakubu pleaded with the traditional authorities, especially the chiefs and the landlords, to engage with stakeholders to work assiduously to resolve all issues pertaining to land and chieftaincy disputes in the area, as that had been a bone of contention, which ignited the clashes between the two communities.

He advised the youth to be law abiding an
d avoid associating the clashes with politics, as that could aggravate the situation and derail the peace processes ‘since this is an election year’.

The Regional Minister warned that any agitator who would want to escalate the issues to achieve his or her selfish interest would not be spared by the security agencies on the ground.

He also assured the bereaved families that perpetrators of the murdering of the three persons would be made to face the full rigours of the law.

Naa Imoru Nandon Gomah, the Paramount Chief of the Wechiau Traditional Council, commended the security agencies for their professionalism that had returned peace to the district.

He assured Mr Yakubu and the security agencies of the Council’s unflinching support to ensure peace to enable the people to go about their farming activities and other businesses in the area.

The Wechiau Naa appealed to the Regional Police Command to release the dead bodies to the bereaved families on time for burial to help cool down tempers.

He requested a
n increase in the number of security personnel on the burial day of the deceased to take care of any unforeseen disturbances.

Source: Ghana News Agency

Friends of the Nation (FoN), an environmental Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), has lauded the government’s commitment in promoting a more resilient and thriving fishing industry through the annual closed fishing season.

A statement signed by the Executive Director of FoN, Mr Mevuta Donkris, and copied to Ghana News Agency as Ghana joins the international community to mark World Fisheries Day, said: ‘We commend the government’s commitment to implementing the fishing closed season, and encourage all fishers to comply with the 2024 edition, acknowledging that short-term sacrifices will yield long term benefits.’

The Day is being observed on the theme: ‘Celebrating the Unsung Heroes of the Sea.’

The statement recognized the unrelenting efforts of fishers, and their enduring dedication and bravery in the face of harsh marine conditions in contributing to food security in the country.

However, the NGO believed that the temporary ban on fishing and its accompanying hardship for fishers would lead to a more r
esilient and thriving fisheries industry.

The statement urged the government to take bold and decisive action to safeguard the welfare of small-scale fishers including the implementation of fishing safety measures in the fisheries regulation 2010 (LI 1968) and the Management plan 2022-2025.

It said: ‘We recognize their vital role in feeding our nation and our world. Let us work together to ensure their safety, dignity, and well-being, and to protect Ghana’s fisheries for a sustainable future.’

The statement emphasized that unity was key in the pursuit of sustainable fisheries and urged fisher associations in Ghana to avoid politicising the sector and come together to form a united front for their benefits.

‘By putting aside their differences and working collaboratively, they can advocate the rights and interests of all fishers, promoting a more resilient and thriving fishing industry for all and ensures a sustainable future for generation to come,’ it said.

Source: Ghana News Agency

The Students’ wing of the Sanctuary of Wind and Fire Assemblies of God Church in collaboration with Total Life Enhancement Centre-Ghana (TOLEC-GH) has begun a campaign on substance abuse in selected second cycle institutions in Tamale.

The campaign, which is also in partnership with the Narcotics Control Commission, is to sensitise students on the dangers associated with drug abuse and social media addiction.

It is on the theme: ‘Fighting the Menace of Drug Abuse and Social Media Addiction: Road to Achieving Academic Excellence.’

The first phase of the campaign would benefit four second cycle institutions in Tamale, including Northern School of Business Senior High School, Tamale Islamic Science SHS, Saint Charles Minor Seminary SHS and Tamale Girls’ SHS.

Mr Peter Amadu Mintir, Executive Director, TOLEC-GH, addressing students at Northern School of Business SHS in Tamale as part of the campaign, said it was to raise more awareness among the students about the risks associated with drug abuse and the negat
ive impact of excessive use of social media.

He said in line with the campaign, students would be engaged through series of educational sessions to equip them with knowledge and strategies to make healthier choices and to live more balanced lives.

He said the campaign was also hinged on this year’s celebration of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, and advised the students to prioritise their education by staying away from drugs and alcohol as well as the excessive use of social media to achieve their dreams.

Dr Sheba Kunfah, Leader, Sanctuary of Wind and Fire Students Outreach Ministry, educated the students on the various subtle distractions that could shift their attention from education and ultimately ruin their future.

She advised them to endeavour to avoid distractions and focus on their goals and aspirations to become responsible citizens, to contribute to the socio-economic development of the country.

Mr Musah Mubarick, an Education Officer at the Northern Regional o
ffice of the Narcotics Control Commission, said the fight against drug abuse required equal support from government and NGOs.

He appealed to corporate bodies, NGOs and individuals to join the fight against drug abuse among the youth.

The students commended TOLEC-GH and partners for initiating the campaign.

Source: Ghana News Agency

Stakeholders gathered in Banjul, The Gambia, for a two-day African regional workshop organised by the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organisation (CTBTO) from May 31 to June 1, 2024.

The workshop brought together 27 attendees from 23 countries, including both diplomatic and technical representatives.

During the two-day event, participants emphasised the significance of African countries’ adherence to the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT) for ensuring peace and security across the region.

Topics discussed included strategies to increase support for and achieve universal adoption of the CTBT in Africa, as well as ways to build momentum towards its entry into force.

There was call to Africa Heads of State and Governments to advance the ratification and national implementation of the Treaty.

The CTBT, a multilateral agreement opened for signature in September 1996, has since been signed by 187 nations and ratified by 178, prohibiting any nuclear weapons test anywhere in the world by anyone.

The workshop also focused on ensuring that all States Signatories benefit from Treaty membership, whether through using the data collected by the organization’s state-of-the-art verification regime or accessing capacity building and training opportunities.

It followed other regional and sub-regional outreach events held in Cairo, Egypt; Nairobi, Kenya; Rabat, Morocco; Niamey, Niger; Abuja, Nigeria; Dakar, Senegal; Pretoria, South Africa; and Tunis, Tunisia, among others.

During the workshop, suggestions were made on how to better contribute to the International Monitoring System (IMS), a technical platform of CTBTO’s verification regime that detects nuclear test explosions globally.

Others called for capacity building programmes and training initiatives to promote States signatories’ access to IMS data and International Data Centre (IDC) products for civil and scientific applications, such as earthquake warnings and climate change research.

CTBTO Executive Secretary Robert Floyd emphasised the importance
of the ban on nuclear testing for the African region, highlighting the Treaty’s International Monitoring System’s capability to detect any nuclear.

He disclosed that the CTBT has not yet formally entered into force, requiring ratification from 9 remaining countries from a list of 44, including China, the United States, and Russia.

He said that entry into force would unlock the Treaty’s full verification tools, including the ability to conduct on-site inspections to confirm the nature of any suspected nuclear test.

Floyd emphasised the devastating impact of nuclear weapons, citing the Hiroshima bombing as an example, and encouraged African countries to ratify the CTBT, noting that Africa’s 35 IMS stations are actively monitoring global seismic activity.

He praised Africa’s role in building consensus for the Treaty’s adoption by the UN General Assembly and highlighted the importance of complete adherence to the CTBT for realising a nuclear-weapon-free zone in Africa.

Similarly, Mr Dawda Jallow, Attorney-Ge
neral and Minister for Justice of The Gambia, said the regional workshop would help the stakeholders to discuss and advance the nuclear testing ban policy objective within the region.

He said The Gambia’s ratification of the Treaty in 2022 demonstrated commitment to nuclear non-proliferation and disarmament, as well as dedication to a safer and more peaceful world.

According to him, the challenges Africans faced today required collective efforts through dialogue and diplomacy with relevant support to the CTBT.

Jallow said: ‘The CTBT’s primary aim is to prevent nuclear testing, but it can also have civil and scientific applications.’

‘The verification regime established by the CTBT offers valuable data and tools that can be utilised for purposes, such as climate change research, disaster prevention, including Tsunami warning.’

‘These capabilities provide additional benefits to countries like The Gambia and also have the potential of generating positive outcomes across various sectors of economy.’

Dr Ouma
r Touray, President of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission, said Africa has been a driving force in nuclear non-proliferation and disarmament.

He said this was particularly through the Treaty of Pelindaba, which established a Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone (NWFZ) in the region.

‘This workshop is important to uniting African countries towards achieving a shared future, advancing the CTBT and reinforcing our collective resolve to prevent nuclear proliferation and promote global security.’

‘Today, we are gathered to contribute to a cause that not only affects our continents, but the entire world.’

‘This workshop is a testament to our shared dedication towards achieving sustainable peace and cooperation in Africa and beyond’, Touray said.

Mako Sitali, a senior Geo-scientist at Namibia’s CTBT National Data Centre (NDC) extolled the workshop to have provided platform for knowledge sharing on gains of nuclear testing ban.

‘I believe in teamwork. Being in a room with so much regional exp
ertise was a fantastic opportunity to learn from each other and collaborate. This is a crucial first step towards realising our vision of a world without nuclear tests’, Sitali said.

The stakeholders agreed that the proposed 2025 workshop scheduled to be hosted in Latin America and the Caribbean or the Pacific will benefit all signatories to the Treaty.

This, they agreed, will be achieved through capacity building, especially those interested in engaging in dialogue against nuclear weapons testing.

This will also ensure the safety and protection of the environment from nuclear weapons tests, aid in disaster management.

It will also serve various other civil and scientific purposes. It aims to establish a world without nuclear tests and create barriers against further development and proliferation of nuclear weapons.

Source: News Agency of Nigeria

The Director-General of National Security (DGSN) and Territorial Surveillance (DGST), Mr. Abdellatif Hammouchi, has paid a working visit to France, during which he held talks with his counterparts in the National Police, Internal Security and External Security in France.

During the talks, they discussed mechanisms to strengthen bilateral cooperation in various security fields of mutual interest, said the DGSN-DGST Cluster in a statement.

As part of this visit from June 26 to 28, the Director-General of National Security and Territorial Surveillance held a series of meetings and talks, respectively, with Céline BERTHON, Director-General of Internal Security, and Nicolas LERNER, Director-General of External Security of France.

The talks explored means and ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the fight against terrorism and organized crime, and to promote coordination and exchange of intelligence and operational data on various threats posed by extremist organizations and transnational crime networks.

D
uring these talks, the Director-General of National Security and Territorial Surveillance was accompanied by an important security delegation representing the General Directorate of Territorial Surveillance.

The Director-General of National Security and Territorial Surveillance also met with Fréderic VEAUX, Director General of the French National Police, with whom he held intensive discussions.

The meeting, which was attended by an important delegation from the General Directorate of National Security, examined mechanisms for advanced cooperation and coordination between the two sides in various security fields, particularly with regard to the development of proactive mechanisms

for risk assessment and data exchange on the sidelines of joint action in securing the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris, the statement noted.

In tribute to the exemplary Morocco-France cooperation in various security areas, the Director-General of National Security and Territorial Surveillance was awarded the Gold Medal of Honor
by the French National Police, in recognition of his efforts to consolidate and develop joint security cooperation.

The visit provided an opportunity for the French and Moroccan sides to discuss ways to further strengthen bilateral cooperation in a range of areas to combat transnational crime, especially smuggling of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances, illegal migration networks and human trafficking, along with practical mechanisms for cooperation in implementing joint security measures and operations.

The visit attests to the importance of boosting bilateral security cooperation between Morocco and

France, which share many bilateral action and coordination programmes and face common security challenges, the same source added.

It is also part of the engagement of General Directorate of National Security and the General Directorate of National Territorial Surveillance in international security cooperation to ensure effective contribution to combating terrorist and criminal threats at the regional
and international levels.

Source: Ghana News Agency