Afotey-Agbo commends security for peace in country
The Volta Regional Minister, Mr Joseph Nii Afotey- Agbo, has commended the 66th Artillery Regiment for their high sense of professionalism and discipline in ensuring peace in the country.
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He urged them to collaborate with other security services when the occasion arose, and gave the assurance that the government would support them with the necessary logistics to enhance their work.
He noted that in spite of the challenges, their neutrality in peace-keeping efforts had paid off greatly in helping to cool down tempers and maintained stability in the country.
Mr Afotey-Agbo was speaking in Ho last Friday at the annual WASSA Festival of the regiment.
“Our democratic journey has come a long way, and even though we stand tall among the neighbouring countries in the West n sub-region, our democratic structures need to be constantly reinforced so that the institutions can better understand one another, he stated..
The Commanding Officer of the 66 Artillery Regiment, Lieutenant Colonel Wekite Abase Seidu, underscored the need for the regiment to uphold integrity and be vigilant in their day-to- day operations.
He also commended them for their discipline which had helped maintained the peace and stability throughout the year.
Lt Col Abase Seidu mentioned their involvement in operations ‘Gong-Gong’ at Kete-Krachi, ‘’Ahodwo’’ at Alavanya-Nkonya and Kpassa, ‘’Calm-Life’’ in the Ketu-South District, ‘’Safe’’ at Hohoe, Sit Down Look’’ at Aflao, and urged them to remain focus and discharge their duties diligently.
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While pledging his commitment to build a solid bridge between civilians and the military so that together they would move ahead in prosperity, he expressed his gratitude to the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) for coming to their aid when rainstorms ripped off some roofs in the barracks.
He reiterated his resolve and determination to make the region one of the safest so that all peace-loving people would move together as one people in pursuit of their duties without any hindrance to enhance the socio-economic development of the country.
During the festival, awards were presented to some deserving soldiers and civilian employees, especially to the teachers of the Kabore Basic School Complex for their meritorious achievement throughout the year.