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Volta to face greater security
challenges this year
Ho, Jan. 10, Ghanadot/GNA -The Volta Region would be
confronted with serious security challenges as the year
(2008) rolls on.
The Regional Minister, Mr. Kofi Dzamesi made the observation
when Brigadier-General Emmanuel Okyere, the General Officer
Commanding (GOC) the Southern Command of the Ghana Armed
Forces called on him as part of his visit to the 66
Artillery Regiment in Ho on Thursday.
Mr. Dzamesi observed that the Eastern frontier would assume
a much greater attraction for many foreigners who would be
in the country for the CAN 2008 soccer events.
He said some of the foreigners might have other motives
other than football for crossing over into the country
through the region.
Mr. Dzamesi said the region was however bracing itself to
deal with the extra security challenges and would count very
much on the military and other security agencies to pass the
test.
Brigadier-General Okyere said his visit was to set the
security agenda for the regiment for the year, which
promises to test the resilience and professionalism of the
country's security institutions.
He said the CAN 2008 Cup of Nations tournament, the UNCTAD
Ministers conference and the 2008 general elections are all
security challenges that needed adequate preparation and
mental toughness on the part of the security.
Brigadier-General Okyere said he would establish mechanisms
for the regiment and hold regular discussions with the
Regional Minister whose support would be crucial for the
success of any security arrangements in the region
throughout the year.
GNA
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