Chief of Staff Mr Julius Debrah has reiterated government’s commitment to equip the Ghana Armed Forces and other security agencies, to combat emerging terrorist threats
He has also called upon the leadership of security agencies to promote more capacity building to produce generational and forward looking thinkers ready to promote growth and development
The Chief of Staff was speaking at the Matriculation of the Nation College of Defense Studies (course 2-25 ) at Burma Camp on Wednesday, 5th March,2025.
The NCDS 2-25 brought together participants from Ghana, Gambia, Nigeria and Rwanda.
It is under the theme: Smart Governance for Sustainable Development.
He commended the Ghana Armed Forces for the vision and the opportunity for Senior offices of other security agencies.
Mr. Debrah noted that the college aligns with the global vision of developing problem solvers and that participants must take full advantage of the study.
“I have also taken note of the colleges vision and objectives which aim to imbue leadership, critical thinking and problem solving skills required to address Ghana and Africa’s complex security challenges”
He urged the matriculants to focus on addressing the emerging global security threats and safeguard the peace and security of the country while urging others who qualify to apply to take advantage of the NCDS and improve their lots.
“I want to remind you of contemporary threats posed by terrorists and violent extremist groups in our sub region and beyond. To tackle these security challenges Ghana’s national security strategy emphasizes the crucial role of enhancing regional corporations, intelligence sharing and capacity building ”
About NCDS
The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) established the National College of Defence Studies (NCDS) in March 2023 to offer strategic Courses for senior military officers of the rank of colonels or equivalent and relevant national agencies of the same status. The directive on the establishment of the college was pursuant to section 29(1) of the Education Regulatory Bodies Act 2020 (Act 1023).
The College is a Tri-Service Institution that imparts skills in strategic leadership, contemporary management thought, concepts and practices, that lead to effective decision-making, enlightened leadership and efficient
resource management in a knowledge-centric environment to the senior leadership of the Armed Forces and relevant Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) as well as international participants at the Conceptual, Directional and Functional levels.
