Commodore Faustina Boakyewaa Anokye-Boakye is Ghana’s 1st female Naval Officer
Commodore Faustina Boakyewaa Anokye-Boakye is a distinguished officer of the Ghana Navy and a pioneering figure in the country’s security services.
In 1996, she made history as the first woman to be enlisted into the Ghana Navy, at a time when the institution had remained exclusively male since its establishment.
Against this backdrop, Commodore Faustina Boakyewaa Anokye-Boakye emerged as a trailblazer.
Raised in Axim, she rose through the Ghana Navy by discipline, competence, and consistency, never seeking special treatment, only meeting the same standards as her peers.
She served in key command roles, represented Ghana on international peacekeeping missions, and built a legacy defined not just by rank, but by excellence.
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Commodore Anokye-Boakye joined the Navy shortly after completing her tertiary education, unaware she was stepping into an all-male institution.
It was only during her interview process that she discovered no woman had ever served in the Ghana Navy before her.
Undeterred, she pressed forward, laying the foundation for greater female inclusion in the service.
Through years of discipline, professionalism, and unwavering resolve, she steadily rose through the ranks.
She serves as the Deputy Chief of Staff Officer for Policy and Plans, where she plays a critical role in shaping strategic direction and policy implementation within the Navy.
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Among her notable achievements is her appointment as the First Female Commanding Officer of the Ghana Navy Supply Base in Takoradi.
In that role, she emphasised the importance of strengthening logistics, safeguarding naval assets, and improving operational efficiency particularly given the base’s strategic coastal location.
Beyond her leadership roles, Commodore Anokye-Boakye has been an outspoken advocate for greater public recognition of the Navy’s contributions to national development.
She has highlighted the service’s crucial role in protecting Ghana’s maritime domain, noting that nearly 90 percent of the country’s imports and exports are transported by sea.
A strong believer in merit-based leadership, she continues to inspire young women to challenge societal limitations and pursue careers in traditionally male-dominated fields.
For Commodore Faustina Boakyewaa Anokye-Boakye, excellence, not gender, defines capability.
Her trailblazing journey remains a symbol of courage, service, and possibility within Ghana’s Armed Forces.
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