President , on Monday, December 23, 2024, commissioned Ghana's biggest ship, christened the Ghana Navy Ship (GNS) Achimota, at the Sekondi Naval Base.
The GNS Achimota, to augment the existing fleet, is part of the modernisation and transformation of the Ghana Navy.
It would significantly boost its maritime capability, enabling it to combat illegal activities, secure the country's natural resources, and contribute to regional security. "I am proud to say that we have acquired over 20 modern platforms, including the four Offshore Security Vessels, two Boundary Class Ships, Rigid-Hulled Inflatable Boats, Zodiac Boats, and the landmark Ghana Navy Ship Achimota," he said.
President Akufo-Addo, the Commander in Chief of the Ghana Armed Forces, said the gesture was a testament to his government's shared vision and commitment to safeguarding the country's vast maritime resources and asserting its sovereignty on the Gulf of Guinea. "When I assumed the mantle of leadership, I envisioned a Ghana Navy that would be a beacon of strength, resilience, and innovation, one capable of safeguarding our vast maritime resources and asserting our sovereignty on the waters of the Gulf of Guinea," he said. "Standing here today, I see that vision realised and I am overwhelmed with pride for what we have achieved together.