Presidency hosts NCDS for strategic study visit and dialogue

The Presidency on Thursday, November 27, 2025, hosted a 40-member delegation from the National College of Defence Studies (NCDS), Course 2–2025, at the Jubilee House as part of the College’s national study tour and experiential learning programme.

The visit began with a brief orientation and tour of the Jubilee House, after which the delegation engaged in a structured dialogue session with key officials from the Office of the President.



Welcoming the delegation, Dr Abubakari Wayo, Acting Chief Director at the Office of the President, emphasised the importance of whole-of-government cooperation in achieving policy coherence and national development.

He noted that partnerships between security institutions and civilian governance structures are essential for effective decision-making and strategic leadership.

The Leader of the NCDS delegation expressed appreciation for the opportunity, describing the Presidency as a crucial institution for understanding Ghana’s national power systems, policy mechanisms, and security architecture.



Presentations from the Cabinet Secretariat and PPMED Directorate provided insights into Cabinet coordination, administrative reforms, and the

institutional frameworks that support executive governance.

An Open Forum, held under the Chatham House Rule, allowed for candid discussions on national security, policy implementation, defence diplomacy, and governance reforms.



The session provided officers with practical exposure to the complexities of managing national priorities at the highest level.



Delivering the keynote address on behalf of the President, Nana Oye Bampoe Addo, Deputy Chief of Staff (Administration), praised the NCDS for its pivotal role in shaping Ghana’s next generation of strategic leaders.

She highlighted the rising complexity of global and national security challenges, ranging from cyber threats to transnational crime, and called for adaptive, ethical, and innovative leadership.



She reaffirmed government’s commitment to deeper institutional collaboration, strengthened capacity-building, and the advancement of women’s leadership across the security sector.

The visit ended with the presentation of souvenirs, a vote of thanks from a representative of NCDS and group photography before the delegation’s departure.