EU Donates Non-Lethal Equipment to Ghana Armed Forces

The European Union (EU) has provided the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) with a range of non-lethal equipment to enhance national security and improve operational efficiency.

Details of the Donation

📌 Items donated include:

✔ Civil engineering tools

✔ Advanced communication systems

✔ Riverine assets

The equipment was officially handed over during a ceremony at the 49 Engineer Regiment last week.

Enhancing Security & Border Protection

According to Defence Minister Omane Boamah, the donation will:

🔹 Strengthen Ghana’s human security initiatives

🔹 Support social intervention projects

🔹 Improve border protection against emerging security threats

Strengthening Ghana-EU Relations

The handover ceremony was attended by:

✔ Senior military officers

✔ Government officials

✔ Diplomatic corps

✔ Media representatives

The gesture highlights the EU’s commitment to supporting Ghana in maintaining peace and security in the region.