VISIT BY THE ARMED FORCES COMMAND AND STAFF SENIOR COURSE 47/2025, NIGERIA

On Tuesday, 25 November 2025 at 1310 hours, the Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College (GAFCSC) received a delegation from the Armed Forces Command and Staff College Senior Course 47/2025, Nigeria. The team, led by Colonel Mohammed Miniru Saani, arrived as part of their study tour focused on strengthening regional cooperation and promoting community-led initiatives for national security.

Upon arrival, the delegation paid a courtesy call to the Acting Commandant of GAFCSC, Brigadier General Jackson Wonje. He warmly welcomed the visitors and reaffirmed the strong military relations between Ghana and Nigeria. He noted that GAFCSC remains committed to advancing professional military education and supporting democratic governance across the sub-region.

The central activity of the visit was an in-depth briefing delivered by Colonel G.K.N. Mensah-Yawson on the theme “The Military in a Democratic Setting and its Influence on Civil–Military Relations”. His presentation explored the role of the military within democratic frameworks, stressing the importance of professionalism, constitutional obedience and maintaining an apolitical posture. He highlighted how effective civil–military relations contribute to peace, public confidence and national stability.

Colonel Mensah-Yawson further explained how community-led security initiatives help strengthen early-warning systems and deepen collaboration between civilians and security agencies. The Nigerian delegation engaged actively, sharing their own experiences and discussing the challenges militaries face in safeguarding democracy while confronting emerging security threats.

As a symbol of goodwill and mutual respect, both delegations exchanged gifts. The gesture reflected the strong partnership between the two institutions and reaffirmed their shared commitment to continued cooperation.

The visit ended on a cordial and reflective note, with both sides acknowledging that modern security depends not only on the strength of military institutions but also on the trust and collaboration built with the communities they serve.

Story by Mrs Henkel Yvonne Danquah