British High Commission donates protective equipment worth £260,000 to GAF

In demonstrating bilateral collaboration and commitment to strengthening the UK-Ghana defence and security partnership, the British High Commission in Accra has made the donation of £260,000 worth of Military Protective Equipment (MPE) to the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF), Army Special Operations Brigade (ASOB).

The 150 set of MPE, which includes essential protective equipment such as helmets, body armour, and first aid kits, aims to enhance the capacity of the Ghanaian Armed Forces and further strengthen the existing ties between the United Kingdom and Ghana in matters of defence and security.

The official handover ceremony which took place on Thursday at the Burma Camp in Accra brought together the Chief of Army Staff of the Ghana Armed Forces, Major General Bismark Onwona, the Brigade Commander of the Army Special Operations Brigade (ASOB), Brigadier General Isaac Nicholas Paintsil, other representatives from the Ghana Armed Forces and representatives from the UK government, showcasing a collaborative effort to continuously improve relationships between the two nations’ Armed Forces.

Speaking at the handing-over ceremony, the UK’s Defence Advisor to the British High Commissioner Richard Walters said;

“This donation marks another milestone in the longstanding relationship between the United Kingdom and Ghana, and a testament to the mutual respect and friendship that exists between our two nations

The British High Commission expresses its gratitude to the Ghana Armed Forces for their continued collaboration in defence and security matters.

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