Lt. Col. Prince Karl Abanah, A/CO Headquarters Central Command (Camp), has stated that the primary commitment to ensuring peace and security in the country is very paramount and part of a greater professional Army.
According to him, the Army will continue to do its best in assisting the civil authority and provide the needed security to some institutions and organizations as directed by the High Command.
Speaking at the 2024 End of Year, WASSA, he explained that the aim was to promote solidarity and spirit among soldiers and their relationship with the civil population for cordial co-existence and mutual support.
He disclosed that the unit experienced a number of fire outbreaks destroying a number of its accommodation and properties of occupants, leaving most of them in a state of hopelessness.
Lt. Col Abanah disclosed that friends came to their rescue by providing them with assistance in cash and kind to alleviate their plight.
He disclosed that the Chief Army Staff supported the command and put up four unit bedrooms accommodation in a record time of six months, which were completed and fully occupied.
Mr. Isaac Owusu, the Chief Executive Officer of Western Pharmacy Ltd, as the Guest of Honour urged the Command to help consolidate our democratic credentials and maintain its place as a beacon of Democracy in Africa.
He said the loyalty of the military and other security services is commendable and urged them to keep it up to provide a secure environment for the nation and the citizenry.
He reminded them about the fight against illegal mining (galamsey) because the devastating effects on water bodies, forest cover and farmlands are deadly.
The CEO entreated the Command to instil patriotism in soldiers deployed to fight illegal mining to save the country.
According to him, their loyalty must be to the state and not individual miners and avoid being enticed by token thrown in order to ensure the security of the country.
He commended efforts by some soldiers in the fight against illegal mining and entreated the Command to keep the few bad nuts in check to maintain their hard earned and enviable reputation.
