{"id":10895,"date":"2025-05-12T08:40:15","date_gmt":"2025-05-12T08:40:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fishfmonline.com\/?p=10895"},"modified":"2025-05-12T08:40:15","modified_gmt":"2025-05-12T08:40:15","slug":"defence-minister-lauds-new-military-high-command-at-solemn-induction-service","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fishfmonline.com\/?p=10895","title":{"rendered":"Defence Minister lauds new military high command at solemn induction service"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Minister for Defence, Dr Edward Omane Boamah, has commended the newly inducted leadership of the Ghana Armed Forces, describing their appointment as a significant step towards strengthening national security and readiness in a rapidly changing global landscape.<\/p>\n<p>He made the remarks on Sunday, May 11, when he served as Special Guest of Honour at the induction service held at the Church of Pentecost, Burma Camp Worship Centre.<\/p>\n<p>The ceremony formally inducted the Chief of the Defence Staff, the three Service Commanders, and the Chief of Staff into office.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-10898\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fishfmonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1-14-1024x683-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"762\" height=\"508\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fishfmonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1-14-1024x683-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.fishfmonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1-14-1024x683-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.fishfmonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1-14-1024x683-1-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.fishfmonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1-14-1024x683-1.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 762px) 100vw, 762px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Dr Boamah praised the competence, integrity, and patriotism of the new high command, expressing confidence in their ability to build on the military\u2019s successes and lead effectively in what he described as \u201can intensely volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous world.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYour appointments and promotions are well-deserved. Your elevation is not only a personal milestone but also a call to greater national duty,\u201d the Minister stated.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-10897\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fishfmonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/3-12-1024x683-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"773\" height=\"515\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fishfmonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/3-12-1024x683-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.fishfmonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/3-12-1024x683-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.fishfmonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/3-12-1024x683-1-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.fishfmonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/3-12-1024x683-1.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 773px) 100vw, 773px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>He extended his congratulations to the new Chief of the Defence Staff, Lieutenant General William Agyapong, Chief of the Army Staff, Major General Lawrence Kwaku Gbetanu, Chief of the Naval Staff, Rear Admiral Godwin Livinus Bessing, Chief of Air Staff, Air Vice Marshal Eric Agyen-Frimpong, and Chief of Staff, Air Vice Marshal Joshua Lartei Mensah-Larkai.<\/p>\n<p>The Defence Minister also acknowledged the presence of key officials at the event, including Apostle Eric Nyamekye, Head of the Church of Pentecost, who delivered an \u201capt and inspiring sermon.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He further appreciated the attendance of the Interior and National Security Minister, Muntaka Mubarak, Deputy Defence Minister Brogya Gyamfi, James Agalga, IGP Christian Tetteh Yohuno, and other dignitaries.<\/p>\n<p>The event was described as prayerful, solemn, and unifying.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-10896\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fishfmonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/495627461_1249697766558308_3354856486291033243_n-1024x683-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"774\" height=\"516\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fishfmonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/495627461_1249697766558308_3354856486291033243_n-1024x683-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.fishfmonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/495627461_1249697766558308_3354856486291033243_n-1024x683-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.fishfmonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/495627461_1249697766558308_3354856486291033243_n-1024x683-1-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.fishfmonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/495627461_1249697766558308_3354856486291033243_n-1024x683-1.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 774px) 100vw, 774px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Minister for Defence, Dr Edward Omane Boamah, has commended the newly inducted leadership of the Ghana Armed Forces, describing their appointment as a significant step towards strengthening national security and readiness in a rapidly changing global landscape. 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