Ghana Armed Forces clarifies salaries soldiers receive on peacekeeping missions

The Director General for Public Relations of the Ghana Armed Forces, Captain Veronica Adzo Arhin, has clarified that Ghanaian soldiers deployed on peacekeeping missions receive $46 per day during their deployment.

She explained that the government contributes $35 of this amount, while the remaining $11 is used to cover leave allowances and other operational costs.

“The UN pays an average of $46 per day, and the government pays $35 out of this for every soldier. The difference of $11 is used to support troops as follows: $700 is given to every soldier returning from peacekeeping leave. You can attest to this from your friends in the military,” she said, as shared by Citi FM on X.

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Captain Arhin added that soldiers undergo six weeks of pre-operational training in Bundase before embarking on any peacekeeping mission, which requires logistical support.

She also highlighted provisions made in the mission area, including internet access and troops’ welfare.

The GAF spokesperson further revealed that the government funds some battalions entirely and provides additional support to ensure the well-being of troops, encouraging them to give their best.

“We have programs during festivities like Christmas, for instance, and these are funded by the home government. We also send delegations, Medal Day delegations. After serving in the mission for a while, we send delegations from Ghana to all missions to boost personnel morale, showing that command values their service and monitors their progress,” she explained.

Captain Arhin reiterated, “These monies and more are all used to support the mission. Indeed, the Ghana government adds additional funding to support all these activities and ensure troops’ safety, welfare, and comfort before, during, and after the mission. The UN pays $1,428 a month, which adds up to $46 a day.”

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The Ghana Armed Forces has clarified that each Ghanaian peacekeeping soldier receives a total of $46 per day, with the government paying $35. The UN does not provide any additional amount beyond this allocation. Capt. Naval Veronica Adzo Arhin, DG for Public Relations, warned… pic.twitter.com/zhIcePd5FB

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