Western Region’s strategic importance demands sustained security attention - Minister
The Western Regional Minister of Ghana, Joseph Nelson, has called for increased security focus on the Western Region due to its economic and strategic importance. The call comes during a review of the 2020 National Security Strategy to address threats like illegal mining and border instability.
Why it matters
Strengthening regional security is vital for maintaining Ghana's economic stability and protecting critical infrastructure.
Takoradi, Oct. 9, GNA – Mr Joseph Nelson, the Western Regional Minister, has called for sustained security attention to the Western Region, given its strategic importance to Ghana’s economic development.
The Region has an extensive coastline, international land boundary with Côte d’Ivoire, natural resources, maritime infrastructure and major industrial and energy installations.
The Region’s strategic location and economic profile meant that developments there could have wider implications for national security, making it important for stakeholders to strengthen coordination and maintain a secure and stable environment.
Mr Nelson made the call at a regional stakeholders’ engagement in Takoradi on the review of the 2020 National Security Strategy.
The National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS), under Act 1168, had begun a comprehensive review of the 2020 National Security Strategy with regional stakeholder engagements to gather perspectives on security threats, risks, vulnerabilities and emerging concerns facing the country.
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