The Defence Minister-designate, Dr. Edward Kofi Omane Boamah, has pledged to strengthen Ghana’s defence mechanisms to address the growing threat of terrorism in the West African sub-region.
Appearing before Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Tuesday, January 28, Dr. Omane Boamah shared his vision for enhancing the nation’s security infrastructure.
He emphasised the need to complete Ghana’s Fractional Orbital Bombardment Systems (FOB) to bolster early detection and response capabilities against potential threats.
Expressing concern over escalating terrorism in neighbouring countries, he stressed the importance of vigilance and proactive measures to safeguard Ghana’s borders.
“Terrorism has reached our doorstep, and while successive governments have made commendable efforts to curb it, reports of dormant cells indicate that we must not let our guard down,” he stated.
Dr. Omane Boamah highlighted the significance of advanced technologies like the FOB in protecting the country’s extensive 2,000-kilometre border.
“The FOB systems are critical for ensuring early detection and interception of incursions by terrorist groups. These tools will provide us with the capability to secure our borders effectively,” he explained.
Reaffirming his commitment to national security, Dr. Omane Boamah assured the Committee that all necessary measures would be taken to protect the country.
“You have my assurances that we will do everything within our power to safeguard our dear nation from any potential threats,” he concluded.
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