The National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons (NASCA) has paid a courtesy call on the Ahmadiyya Muslim Mission, engaging more than 60 participants in a dialogue focused on peacebuilding, public education, and the prevention of illicit small arms proliferation.
The engagement forms part of the Commission’s ongoing efforts to limit the misuse of small arms and light weapons through awareness creation and strategic collaboration with key stakeholders across the country.
Discussions were centred on the dangers posed by illicit small arms to national peace and security, as well as the Commission’s public education initiatives aimed at promoting responsible behaviour and reducing gun-related violence.
Participants also examined the critical role of faith-based institutions in shaping values, fostering responsible citizenship, and contributing to efforts to build a gun-violence-free Ghana.
The Commission emphasised that religious organisations remain important partners in amplifying messages of peace, tolerance, and lawful conduct within communities.
The Commission reaffirmed its commitment to deepening partnerships with civil society and religious bodies as part of a broader strategy to prevent the proliferation and misuse of small arms and light weapons nationwide.
Judith Twumwaa, ISD
