Kofi Ampeah Woode
The Headquarters (HQ) Northern Command (N/COMD) has held a Handing/Taking Over Parade to usher in Brigadier General (Brig Gen) Frank Worlanyo Agbebo as the new General Officer Commanding (GOC), N/COMD.
The ceremony which was held on Friday 13 June 2025 at the Forecourt of the Command Headquarters in Tamale, comprised the commissioning of the Command’s mineral water factory, block making factory, and an ultra-modern barbering salon.
Delivering his farewell address, the outgone GOC, now Commander, 15 Armoured Brigade – Brig Gen Frank Nartey Tei expressed his profound appreciation to Ghana’s Military High Command, for reposing confidence in him and granting him the honour to lead the Command.
Reflecting on his tenure, Brig Gen Tei noted that he assumed command amidst heightened tensions related to chieftaincy disputes within the Command’s Area of Operational Responsibility, and that through close collaboration with other Security Services, the Command has overcome these challenges, leading to a successful holding of the 2024 General Elections in Bawku.
He acknowledged that, despite constraints in logistics and manpower, intensified operational efforts, inter-agency coordination, and the dedication of troops, ensured the maintenance of peace and security in the five Northern Regions.
He affirmed that the Command, under his leadership, had fulfilled all operational tasks and responsibilities assigned to him.
Brig Gen Tei highlighted significant developmental projects undertaken during his tenure, which included the ongoing construction of Eagle Nest – a befitting residential accommodation for the GOC – the production of Eagle Drop mineral water, the establishment of a block making factory, and the construction of an ultra-modern barbering shop to enhance welfare of personnel.
In the area of healthcare, he lauded the partnership with the Bank of Ghana, which facilitated the establishment of a Blood Bank, and the refurbishment of a Pediatric Ward at the 6 Medical Reception Station (6 MRS).
The Guest of Honour for the ceremony – Base Commander, Air Force Base Tamale – Air Commodore Adu Gyamfi, in his address, commended the outgone GOC for his exceptional leadership, and noted that despite the brevity of Brig Gen Tei’s tenure, his achievements far outweighed normal expectations.
He lauded his foresight, strategic planning, and inter-agency cooperation, in ensuring stability during the 2024 general election at Bawku, and further expressed full confidence in the incoming GOC, assuring him of the unwavering support of all stakeholders, as he steers the Command toward greater accomplishments.
The parade was graced by Senior Military Officers, Staff Officers of N/COMD and Air Force Base Tamale, Heads of the various Security Services in Tamale, Soldiers, Traditional Rulers, friends and families of the Command.
Credit: N/COMD PR
