Julius Debrah Hails GAFCSC at 50, Commends Military Leadership Excellence
Chief of Staff at the Presidency, Hon. Julius Debrah has lauded the Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College (GAFCSC) for its outstanding contribution to developing military leaders and promoting academic excellence, as the institution officially launched its 50th anniversary celebrations in Teshie.
The Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College (GAFCSC) has officially launched its golden jubilee celebrations, marking 50 years of excellence in professional military education and reaffirming its role as one of Africa's leading military training institutions.
Speaking at the launch held at Hamidu Hall in Teshie under the theme "Celebrating 50 Years of Excellence in Professional Military Education", Chief of Staff at the Presidency, Hon. Julius Debrah praised the college for producing highly skilled military leaders while successfully combining professional military training with academic excellence.
He commended the institution for strengthening the leadership capacity of officers from Ghana and several other countries, describing the college as a vital pillar in promoting regional security, professionalism and strategic leadership.
Hon. Debrah also applauded the college's continuous contribution to national development and its commitment to preparing military officers to respond to evolving security threats confronting Ghana and the wider West African sub-region.
As part of the official launch of the anniversary celebrations, the chief of staff participated in a symbolic tree-planting exercise and cut the sod for a commemorative anniversary project, underscoring the government's support for the institution's continued growth.
In a message delivered to commemorate the occasion, Commander-in-Chief of the Ghana Armed Forces and President John Dramani Mahama reaffirmed the government's commitment to strengthening the college and ensuring it maintains its reputation as a centre of excellence in professional military education.
President Mahama noted that the institution remains critical in equipping military leaders with the knowledge and strategic skills required to tackle emerging security challenges within the sub-region.
The anniversary launch attracted several distinguished guests, including Deputy Minister for Defence Hon. Ernest Brogya Genfi, Chief Director of the Ministry of Defence Mr. Emmanuel Kartey, former commandants, senior military officers, members of the diplomatic community, and academic partners.
The Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College was established to provide advanced military education for senior officers and has, over the past five decades, trained thousands of military personnel from Ghana and numerous allied countries.
As part of the year-long golden jubilee celebrations, the college has lined up a series of activities, including a public lecture, health walk, fun games, graduation dinner and a thanksgiving service to celebrate its achievements and chart a course for the future.
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