Kofi Ampeah Woode
The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Ghana Air Force (GHF) – Air Vice Marshal (AVM) Frederick Asare Kwasi Bekoe, has commissioned an ultra-modern accommodation for personnel of Air Force Base (AFB), Tamale.
The ultra-modern accommodation, commissioned on Wednesday, 20 November 2024, and known as Block A, is located at the AFB Barracks, Tamale.
It consists of 12 units of two-bedroom apartments, 12 units of one-bedroom apartments, and 4 large dormitories.
AVM FAK Bekoe, in his keynote address, stated that the ceremony marked a significant milestone in efforts to create a smart Air Force, capable of defending the Ghana’s territorial airspace against threats, and delivering air power effectively and efficiently, for national development.
He noted that GHF has made considerable strides in achieving its mandate of providing air support to the Ghana Armed Forces and other national developmental needs.
“Beyond these gains, we have also prioritised personnel welfare by equipping them adequately and providing decent accommodation and improved living spaces,” he added.
AVM Bekoe further stated that the commissioning of the facility demonstrates the unwavering commitment of the Military High Command, through the GHF Headquarters in Accra, to the welfare and well-being of service personnel.
He explained that the facility was designed to provide occupants with decent space for rest, while fostering comradeship and mental well-being.
The Northern Regional Minister – Mr Alhassan Shaibu Shani in his remarks, noted that the commissioning of the edifice is a testament to the government of Ghana’s commitment to provide essential needs to personnel of the security services.
He pledged his support to the AFB, Tamale, in their quest to improve the welfare and wellbeing of its personnel.
The Commander, AFB, Tamale – Air Commodore Joshua Mensah-Larkai, expressed his appreciation to the MHC in general, and the CAS, in particular, for providing comfortable and modern living conditions for Airmen at the Base.
He commended the contractor and his team for their dedication in ensuring a successful and timely completion of the project.
The CAS, in appreciation to the contractor for his hard work and dedication, presented plaques of recognition to Mr Anthony Tieku Nsiah of Tonydollyken Enterprise, and Flight Sergeant Nkoom Augustus of the Engineering Wing, AFB, Tamale.
Present at the ceremony were Staff Officers from the Air Force Headquarters in Accra, Staff Officers from the Headquarters Northern Command, Commanding Officers of the various Units in Tamale, Officers both serving and retired, Heads of the various sister Security Services in Tamale, Soldiers and Defence Civilian Staff, Traditional authorities, Friends and Families of Air Force Base Tamale.
Credit: 6 GAR PR
