The Chief of Army Staff, Major General Lawrence Kwaku Gbetanu, has embarked on a working visit to the Northern Region as part of his nationwide familiarisation tour following his recent appointment to lead the Ghana Army.
During a visit to the Northern Command Headquarters in Tamale, Major General Gbetanu highlighted the importance of the tour, stating that it aims to strengthen operational readiness and engage directly with frontline troops involved in safeguarding national security.
“Since assuming office as Army Chief, I have embarked on a familiarisation and operational visit to all army units,” he said.
“This is my 10th visit, and it is intended to help me assess their operational, administrative, and logistical situations. It also provides an opportunity to connect with troops deployed at the frontlines and motivate them to give their best in protecting our motherland, Ghana.”
As part of his itinerary, the Army Chief inspected key military installations and ongoing training programs in the region.
He visited the 6th Infantry Battalion and the Army Special Operations Training School (ASOTS) in Daboya. He also paid a courtesy call on the Overlord of Dagbon, Ya-Naa Abukari II, to strengthen civil-military relations and foster collaboration with traditional authorities.
In an interview, Major General Gbetanu reaffirmed the military’s commitment to national defense and counterterrorism efforts.
“The Ghana Armed Forces is fully prepared to contain any threat—whether external or internal. Troops are deployed across the country in strategic positions to respond to any threat that may confront us as a nation,” he assured.
