In order to help ensure security on the Western route, particularly for oil and gas installations, President Nana Akufo-Addo on Monday, December 23, officially opened a Ghana Navy Forward Operating Base at Ezinlibo in the Western Region.
Residential apartments have been finished on 83% of the Forward Operating Base, however important elements like the roads and breakwater still need to be finished, and land compensation is still pending.
The President speaking at the commissioning of the base whose operational commencement date is unknown emphasized its significance in providing maritime security in the Western African sub-region.
“The Ghana Navy Forward Operating Base will not only provide our Navy with the robust platform to protect our critical economic asserts but also strengthen our regional security co-operation … while resolving to play an active role in ensuring peace and stability in West Africa and beyond.”
He expressed gratitude to all of the stakeholders for their kindness and for providing the land that made the project possible.
“Without the generosity of the Western Nzema traditional council, which is led by his paramount chief Awula Ano Agyei III, and the sub-chiefs, this contribution would not have been possible. In essence, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the Ghanaian government and people for providing the land for this project.”
“Awulae, your selfless commitment to Ghana’s development is deeply appreciated and deserving of praise, And I assure you that the issue on land compensation and ensuring protection will be satisfactorily resolved just as compensation for crops that have been affected.”
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Source: Citinewsroom