The Ghana Union of Professional Students (GUPS) under the auspices of the Coordinating Secretary, in partnership with the Ministry of National Security and the West Africa Centre for Peace Studies, has held a Security and Communication Forum.
It was themed, “The Role of Professional Students in Increasing Awareness on Ghana’s Various Security and Communication Threats” and held at the Knutsford University College in Accra.
The forum sought to educate tertiary students on how to identify various security threats on their various campuses and society as a whole. It also enlightened students on proper communication approaches one can use to inform responsibly as part of the government’s “See Something, Say Something” agenda in the fight against terrorism.
At the forum, experts in security and communication including Alhaji Irbard Ibrahim charged the students to see Ghana’s security as a responsibility, adding that all should contribute their quota in ensuring that Ghana continues to enjoy the peace that we have.
Addressing the students, Dr. James Kwaku Asante, the Dean of the Faculty of Journalism and Media Studies, Ghana Institute of Journalism (GIJ), also tasked students to be citizen journalists and communicate professionally in order not to breach any security codes that will bring chaos to the country.
Election Peace Ambassador and Security Analyst, Alhaji Irbard Ibrahim, also advised students to refrain from engaging in all forms of protests and violence as they are breeding grounds for terrorism.
He tasked opinion leaders in the various tertiary institutions to use their mediums to help curb this persistent violence.
Gracing the forum was a representative of COP Maame Yaa Tiwaa Addo-Danquah (EOCO Boss), Leo Antony Siamah Esq., and the Peruvian Ambassador to Ghana, H.E Abel Antonio Cardenas Tuppia.
The guest speakers included Dr. James Kwaku Asante, Dean Faculty of Journalism and Media Studies GIJ, Mr. Palgrave Boakye- Danquah, Government Spokesperson on Governance and Security, Alhaji Irbard Ibrahim, Election Peace Ambassador and Security Analyst, Mr. Godwin Kouwoadan, Programmes Manager, West Africa Centre for Peace Studies, Chief Superintendent Mr. Al- Meyao Kwarrasey Abass of the Ghana Police Service and a representative of the Ministry of National Security.