A four-member delegation from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), led by Director of Peacekeeping and Regional Security, Dr Cyriaque Agnekethom, has paid a courtesy call on the Ghana Navy Headquarters ahead of the 5th Meeting of the ECOWAS Sub-Committee of the Chiefs of Naval Staff Conference.
The conference, scheduled to take place in Accra from 18 to 20 February 2026, will address key maritime security issues through presentations and detailed discussions.
It aims to strengthen regional coordination, encourage the exchange of best practices, and improve collective responses to maritime threats in the Gulf of Guinea and across West Africa’s maritime domain.
During the visit on Tuesday, Dr Agnekethom highlighted the Sub-Committee’s achievements and ongoing efforts to deepen regional maritime cooperation.
He commended the Ghana Navy for its contributions and thanked it for its continued leadership and active role in joint regional initiatives.
Receiving the delegation on behalf of the Chief of the Naval Staff, Chief Staff Officer at Naval Headquarters, Commodore Ben Baba Abdul, explained the role maritime security plays in Ghana’s economy, trade, and the protection of its marine resources.
Commodore Abdul reaffirmed the Ghana Navy’s strong commitment to working closely with ECOWAS and its partners.
He pledged continued support for regional maritime security initiatives, enhanced information sharing, and collaborative efforts to combat piracy, illegal fishing, and other transnational threats in West African waters.
Judith Twumwaa, ISD
