The National Security Council Secretariat has organized a stakeholders’ engagement in the Ahafo Region on the review of the 2020 National Security Strategy to gather views and recommendations from key stakeholders towards strengthening the country’s national security framework.
The engagement was held on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at the Zienel Oasis Hotel in Goaso, bringing together stakeholders to deliberate on security-related issues and contribute to the review of the existing strategy to ensure that it remains responsive to emerging security threats and changing national circumstances.
In his welcome address, the Acting Chief Director of the Ahafo Regional Coordinating Council, Mr. Joseph Frimpong Naayo, speaking on behalf of the Ahafo Regional Minister, welcomed participants to the engagement and acknowledged the importance of bringing together relevant stakeholders to discuss issues relating to national security. He commended participants for their involvement in the review process and noted that national security was a shared responsibility requiring the collective efforts of government institutions, security agencies, traditional authorities and other relevant stakeholders to safeguard lives, property and the country’s territorial integrity.
Mr. Naayo further encouraged participants to contribute meaningfully to the discussions by sharing their experiences, observations and recommendations on security challenges within their respective communities and institutions. He emphasized that the engagement provided an important opportunity for stakeholders in the Ahafo Region to identify emerging threats and propose practical measures to address them. He expressed the hope that the contributions made during the meeting would help shape a responsive and effective National Security Strategy capable of addressing the country’s evolving security needs while promoting peace, stability and national development.
Explaining the purpose of the meeting, Mr. George Loh, Director of Legal at the National Security Council Secretariat, said the engagement was intended to gather inputs from stakeholders at the regional level to inform the review of the 2020 National Security Strategy. The exercise also sought to identify existing and emerging security challenges and obtain recommendations to ensure that the revised strategy addressed the country’s current security needs.
The engagement provided a platform for participants to share their perspectives on security concerns and discuss measures to improve cooperation among relevant institutions and stakeholders. Such collaboration is essential in identifying potential threats early and developing practical responses to challenges that could affect peace and stability.
The recommendations from the engagement are expected to contribute to the review process and support the development of a more responsive national security framework capable of addressing evolving security threats and safeguarding the country’s peace and stability.
