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Photo Gallery
A selection of photos from the launch of the ECOMOG Experience…
Brig Gen INA Aryeetey, Deputy Commandant, welcoming Col JA Okai (Rtd) to the KAIPTC for the function.
The Ambassador of Niger to Ghana arriving for the launch of the ECOMOG Experience.
AVM Griffiths Evans, the Commandant, welcoming Lt Gen Obed Akwa, the Chief of the Defence Staff, to the KAIPTC for the launch of the ECOMOG Experience.
Maj Ibrahim Ali accompanying Mr Michael Soussoudis, Special Guest, to the Auditorium for the launch of the ECOMOG Experience.
Lt Gen (Amb) JH Smith (Rtd), Former Chief of Army Staff and Former Minister for Defence, arriving at the KAIPTC for the function.
Mrs Rosemond Aryeetey, Mistress of Ceremonies for the launch of the ECOMOG Experience.
Dr (Mrs) Emma Birikorang Okwabi introducing the Chairperson for the function.
Lt Cdr DB Quayson saying the opening prayers at the function.
L-R: Vladimir Antwi-Danso, PhD, Book Reviewer; Hon Totobi Quakyi, Former Minister, Special Guest; Lt Gen Obed Akwa, MV, CDS, Chairperson; Evans Dzikum, PhD, Chief Director, MOD; Hon Benjamin Kunbuor, PhD, Former Minister, Keynote Speaker; R/Adm Sampa Nuno (Rtd), Former CDS, Special Guest; Brig Gen INA Aryeetey, Deputy Comdt, Representing the Comdt KAIPTC.
Lt Gen Obed Akwa, CDS, delivering his opening remarks.
Col Festus B Aboagye (Rtd), making the Author’s remarks.
The Psalms, the alcapella musical group at the launch.
Vladimir Antwi-Danso, PhD, Dean of Academic Affairs and Research, GAFCSC, reviewing the ECOMOG Experience.
Dr Evans Dzikum, Chief Director, MOD, making his remarks on behalf of the Minister for Defence.
Hon Totobi Quakyi, Former Minister, making his remarks.
Dr Evans Dzikum, Chief Director MOD, and Hon Benjamin Kunbour, Former Minister of Defence and Keynote Speaker, formally and jointly launch the ECOMOG Experience.
The Psalms, the alcapella musical group at the launch.
The Chairperson, Guest of Honour and Special Guests seated at the high table.
L-R: Nana Otu Akoto II & Queen-mother; Maj Gen (Amb) CB Yaache (Rtd), Former Chief of Army Staff; Mr Michael Soussoudis & Lt Gen (Amb) JH Smith (Rtd), Former Chief of Army Staff & Minister of Defence.Â
Front Seat L-R: A/Cdre AA Appiah (representing the Chief of Air Staff); R/Adm Peter Faidoo, Chief of Naval Staff; & Maj Gen Willie “Ranger” Ayamdo, Chief of Army Staff. Rear Seat L-R: Brig Gen George Partington (Rtd); Col Edwin Adjei (Rtd); a Representative of the Togolese Embassy.
Also in attendance, HE the Ambassador of Niger.
R-L: R/Adm Seth Amoamah, Comdt GAFCSC; Mr James Oppong-Boanuh, D/IGP; Mr Charles Tokor, COP (Rtd); Maj Gen RN Adinkrah (Rtd), Former Chief of Army Staff.
L-R: Nana Otu Akoto II & Queen-mother; Maj Gen CB (Amb) Yaache (Rtd), Former Chief of Army Staff; & Mr Michael Soussoudis.
Front L-R: Brig Gen JD Prah (Rtd); A/Cdre AA Appiah; R/Adm Peter Faidoo (CNS). Back L-R: A Guest; Brig Gen George Partington (Rtd); Col Edwin Adjei (Rtd); & a Representative of Togolese Embassy.
Front Row, L-R: Ms Mary Arkoful, Mrs Alberta Aboagye. Rear Row, L-R: Capt (N) Osei Kwame (Rtd), Brig Gen Dan Mishio (Rtd), Mr Sharon Aboagye.
Lt Cdr Kpesenu and some of the Guests, including Directing Staff & Students from the GACFSC (Jnr Div).
Dr Anna Mensah (KAIPTC), and some of the Guests at the launch.
Some of the Course Directors at the KAIPTC, and Mr Alex Adu.
Dr Evans Dzikum, Chief Director MOD, making an offer for the ECOMOG Experience, for the Minister for Defence.
Lt Gen Obed Akwa, making an offer for the ECOMOG Experience, for his Office.
Dr Evans Dzikum, Chief Director MOD, and Hon Benjamin Kunbour, Former Minister of Defence and Keynote Speaker.
Maj NA Muhammad, saying the closing prayers
Mrs Anastasia Adiekor presenting the vote of thanks.
Nana Otu Akoto II with Lt Gen Obed Akwa, MV (CDS).
Foreground: Lt Gen (Amb) JH Smith (Rtd). Background: Nana Otu Akoto II & Queen-mother, with a copy of the ECOMOG Experience in her hands.
Kafui Day (L) and Mrs Anastasia Adiekor.
The Author with Nana Otu Akoto II & Queen-mother.
The Author (L) & R/Adm Seth Amoamah (Comdt GAFCSC).
Some of the Guests chatting among themselves L-R: Brig Gen INA Aryeetey; Nana Ato Dadzie (Former Chief of Staff, Castle); the Author; Nana Otu Akoto II & Queen-mother; A/Cdre AA Appiah; Maj Gen (Amb) CB Yaache (Rtd), Hon Totobi Quakyi, among others.
Lt Gen JH Smith (Rtd) extending a message of congratulations to the Author.
Some of the Guests conversing among themselves.
Some of the Guests conversing among themselves.
A group photo of some of the Guests at the launch. Front Row, L-R: Nana Ato Dadzie, R/Adm Sampa Nuno (Rtd), Nana Otu Akoto II, Dr Vladimir Antwi-Danso, Hon Totobi Quakyi, Mr Evans Dzikum, Lt Gen (Amb) JH Smith (Rtd), Mr Michael Soussoudis, Lt Gen Obed Akwa. Back Row, L-R: Brig Gen INA Aryeetey, Col Festus Aboagye (Rtd), Queen-mother, A/Cdre AA Appiah, Maj Gen (Amb) CB Yaache (Rtd), NK, Cdre JO Kontoh, Brig Gen George Agyei (Rtd), Mr Muqtar Mutaru.