The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) of the Ghana Armed Forces, Vice Admiral Seth Amoama, has revealed plans for the Armed Forces to partner with the National Service Scheme in an initiative aimed at producing food to address food security challenges in the country.
The announcement was made during a durbar at the Labadi Trade Fair Centre, where the Ghana Armed Forces, in collaboration with the National Service Scheme (NSS), conducted a clean-up exercise in Ashaiman, Ledzokuku, and LADMA with support from other security agencies and Zoomlion.
The clean-up initiative involved clearing choked gutters, removing bushes, and sweeping filthy locations in the communities. Additionally, free health screenings were offered to residents in the areas where the clean-up exercises were conducted.
Vice Admiral Seth Amoama emphasized the commitment of the Armed Forces to maintain peace with their neighbors and pledged ongoing engagement with people in operational areas. He expressed a dedication to sustaining the clean-up efforts to support President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s vision of making Accra the cleanest city in Africa.
The CDS also highlighted plans to provide military training to prospective NSS personnel to instill discipline in the youth, contributing to national development.
Mr. Osei Assibey Antwi, the Chief Executive Officer of the National Service Scheme, commended the clean-up exercise and free health screenings, affirming the NSS’s readiness to engage in agricultural projects.
He lauded the collaboration with the military and urged Ghanaians to adopt military discipline for improved lives. Mr. Osei Assibey pledged to strengthen ties between the NSS and the Armed Forces in various capacities.
Background
It has scheduled a number of events to help celebrate the year-long anniversary as part of the celebrations for the NSS’s 50th anniversary.
Among these was the cleanup operation with the armed forces and other collaborators.