THE Chief of Naval Staff, Rear Admiral A.R.S. Nuno, has announced that the Ghana Navy is to receive new vessels from Korea and China to enhance its operations and effectively protect the newly discovered oil fields off the shores of Cape Three Points in the Ahanta West District.
Rear Admiral Nuno, who did not disclose the number of vessels to be received, said the government was in contact with the Korean and Chinese governments for the supply.
He observed that the need to ensure the territorial integrity of the country through the safety of its waters had never been as urgent as now.
He said this was so because of the discovery of oil off the shores of the country and the need for the country to efficiently manage its natural resources.
Furthermore, he said, insecurity at sea could derail the relative peace and stability in the country.
Speaking at this year’s administrative parade for the Western Naval Command at Sekondi, Rear Admiral Nuno said the situation called for an efficient and well-equipped navy to discharge its mandate.
He said despite the numerous constraints facing the Ghana Navy, it had been able to make some strides through the judicious use of its limited resources.
In the area of training, he said the navy would leave no stone unturned to train its personnel for the challenges ahead through exchange programmes with foreign partners, adding that collective and individual training for personnel would continue to be a priority for the command.
He commended the contingents for the splendid turnout and enthusiastic performance, which reflected the Ghana Navy’s determination to rise to its duties.
The ceremony was attended by other service commanders from the Ghana Air Force (GAF), the Army, the Police, the Immigration and the Prisons services.
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