The United States government has donated 14 Armoured Personnel Carriers (APCs) to the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) as part of ongoing efforts to bolster Ghana’s security infrastructure and reinforce bilateral defence cooperation.
The official handover ceremony took place at the 153 Armoured Regiment, Abuga Square, Burma Camp, where U.S. Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Virginia Palmer, formally presented the military vehicles to Ghanaian officials.
Ambassador Palmer highlighted the strategic importance of the donation, particularly in securing Ghana’s northern borders, which face growing threats due to instability in the Sahel region.
She reaffirmed the U.S. commitment to supporting Ghana through military partnerships, capacity-building initiatives, and the provision of essential defence equipment.
“The United States values its close relationship with Ghana and will continue to support its efforts to enhance national and regional security,” the Ambassador stated.
Receiving the equipment on behalf of the Ghana Armed Forces, Minister for Defence, Dr Edward Omane Boamah, expressed profound gratitude to the U.S. government and people for their continued contributions to peace and security
He assured that the armoured vehicles would be well-maintained and utilised to ensure maximum operational effectiveness and longevity.
This latest donation is seen as a significant boost to Ghana’s peacekeeping and counterterrorism capabilities, especially as regional security threats continue to evolve.
Credit: 3news