Dr Edward Kofi Omane Boamah, minister-designate for Defence
The Ministry of Defence will work collaboratively with the Health Ministry to deal with the post-traumatic stress disorders of soldiers and veterans.
The welfare of soldiers and modernisation of the military would be on the front-burner to strengthen the Ghana Armed Forces, upon my approval, Dr Edward Kofi Omane Boamah, the Minister-designate for Defence, said.
He gave the assurance when he appeared before the Appointments Committee of Parliament in Accra on Tuesday and pledged to support the provision of befitting accommodation for the soldiers to give of their best.
Asked about measures to protect the country’s cyberspace, the nominee said the Ministry would collaborate with other state agencies to detect and prevent cyber-attacks on the internet infrastructure.
“We’ll find an innovative way to procure new equipment for the Ghana Armed Forces to operate efficiently and protect the sovereignty of the nation,” he said.
Responding to alleged unfair treatment of some regions during recruitment of people into the military, the nominee underscored the need to observe all the principles of equity in recruiting people into the Military to ensure regional balance.
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