Minister for Defence, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, has presented a significant quantity of food items to the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) on behalf of businessman Ibrahim Mahama. The donation was made at the Base Supply Depot to support the welfare of military personnel.
The items included 1,000 bags of 25kg rice, 200 cartons of tin tomatoes, 200 cartons of mackerel, and 417 cartons of cooking oil.
In his remarks, Dr. Omane Boamah commended GAF for its unwavering dedication to safeguarding Ghana’s sovereignty and contributing to national development. He acknowledged the challenges faced by the Armed Forces, particularly in the areas of medical care, accommodation, and feeding, and assured them of the government’s commitment to addressing these issues.
The Chief of the Defence Staff, Major General William Agyapong, received the items on behalf of GAF and assured that they would be distributed appropriately to benefit the personnel.