Israel commits to enhancing Ghana’s security landscape

The government of Israel has expressed its commitment to deepen collaboration with Ghana to help enhance the security landscape of both countries. 

It said while the geopolitical realities of Ghana and Israel were distinct, there were critical lessons both countries could learn from each other.

The Deputy Chief of Mission at the Embassy of Israel to Ghana, Liberia and Sierra Leone, Aviel Avraham, therefore underscored the need for both countries to share knowledge, expertise and best practices to strengthen both nations’ security frameworks.

“In both Ghana and Israel, the safeguarding of our nations, citizens and values is a responsibility we take with the highest degree of seriousness. While the contexts may differ, our collective goal remains the same, ensuring a peaceful, prosperous and secure environment for our people to live, work and thrive

“By sharing knowledge, expertise, and best practices, we can strengthen our respective nations' security frameworks,” Mr Aviel said when he opened a breakfast forum for members of private security companies in the country. 

Forum

Dubbed, “Next-Gen Security Solutions Breakfast Forum”, the event was organised by the Israel Economic and Trade Mission in partnership with the Association of Private Security Organisations of Ghana (APSOG) and the Israel Export Institute.

It was on the theme, “Next-Gen Security Solutions: Bridging Technology and Expertise between Ghana and Israel”.

It provided a platform for giant Israeli companies such as Mifram Security, TDCOMM, Octopus Systems and Top Car Armoring to showcase their innovative security solutions, providing APSOG members and other stakeholders with insights into advanced technology and practices for the private security sector.

The event was a follow up to the 2023 Homeland Security delegation and summit, where over six high-tech Israeli companies engaged with Ghanaian officials and private enterprises.

Resilience

Touting Ghana as a beacon of stability in West Africa, Mr Aviel said the country had shown remarkable resilience in maintaining peace and security, with significant strides in strengthening its homeland security infrastructure.

“Through collaborations with local and international partners, Ghana has enhanced its intelligence capabilities, improved its law enforcement, and focused on securing its borders from various threats-be it terrorism, transnational crime, or cyber threats,” he said.

In the same vein, he said Israel, renowned for its advanced security systems, had faced complex and persistent security challenges for decades, yet its innovative strategies and technological advancements had positioned it as a global leader in homeland security.

The meeting, he said, was part of continuous efforts to promote homeland security - both at the government to government and business to business levels.

He expressed the hope that the event would foster collaboration, drive innovation, and establish business partnerships, ultimately enhancing security standards in Ghana.

Advancement

The Chairman of APSOG, Ibrahim Abdul-Rahman Usunaba, highlighted the significant growth and evolving challenges within the industry, which had been operating for 35 years.

He said that with over 125,000 workers and approximately 273 private security companies nationwide, the sector was thriving.

Despite this, Mr Usunaba said many companies still relied on outdated methods of operation.

The business forum, he said, would expose members to new technologies, especially with the involvement of international partners from Israel.