Some guests on board a Navy boat
AS PART of activities marking the 16th anniversary celebration of the Ghana Navy, the Eastern Naval Command (ENC) in Tema, held an Open Day to strengthen relations between the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) and the country’s civilian population.
Thousands of civilians including children from various basic,
second cycle schools in Tema and some personnel from other security disciplines
were taken on a guided tour of the Navy installation.
There were drills, display of weapons,
Navy uniforms, speed boat display and other activities.
The Flag Officer Commanding, Eastern
Naval Command, Commodore Samuel Walker, explained that the objective of the
Open Day is to get the citizenry to have a better understanding of the naval
establishment as a first step towards fostering friendly ties between the Ghana
Navy and the public.
He called for cordial relations
between the military and the civil society, entreating civilians to dispel the
notion that the military is unfriendly.
The Flag Officer Commanding was
optimistic that the day will reconcile and bring together civilian and the
military in the society and also correct the myth surrounding the
perceived fearful nature of the place.
Members were also given a sea trip
ride by the Navy.
Some children and adults who participated in the event could not
hide their exhilaration.
From Vincent Kubi, Tema
