{"id":91059,"date":"2025-08-23T12:11:23","date_gmt":"2025-08-23T12:11:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=91059"},"modified":"2025-08-23T12:11:23","modified_gmt":"2025-08-23T12:11:23","slug":"veep-opoku-agyemang-sommends-gaf-command-and-staff-college-for-innovation-in-security-training","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=91059","title":{"rendered":"Veep Opoku-Agyemang sommends GAF Command and Staff College for innovation in security training"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class='booster-block booster-read-block'>\n                <div class=\"twp-read-time\">\n                \t<i class=\"booster-icon twp-clock\"><\/i> <span>Read Time:<\/span>1 Minute, 18 Second                <\/div>\n\n            <\/div><div>\n<p>Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has praised the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) Command and Staff College for its adaptability in addressing emerging security threats in the sub-region.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\"src=\"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-1838-2048x1365.png\" alt=\"Veep Opoku-Agyemang sommends GAF Command and Staff College for innovation in security training\" class=\"wp-image-10032832596\" title=\"Veep Opoku-Agyemang sommends GAF Command and Staff College for innovation in security training\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-1838-1024x682.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-1838-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-1838-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-1838-1536x1024.png 1536w, https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-1838-2048x1365.png 2048w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-1838-450x300.png 450w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-1838-210x140.png 210w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-1838-150x100.png 150w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-1838-218x145.png 218w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-1838-636x424.png 636w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-1838-330x220.png 330w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-1838-225x150.png 225w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-1838-217x145.png 217w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-1838-340x227.png 340w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-1838-55x37.png 55w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/figure>\n<p>Delivering the keynote address at the College\u2019s graduation ceremony, the Chairperson of the GAF Council lauded the introduction of new disciplines and programs designed to equip officers to analyse global events and anticipate conflicts.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"818\"src=\"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-1839-2048x1635.png\" alt=\"Veep Opoku-Agyemang sommends GAF Command and Staff College for innovation in security training\" class=\"wp-image-10032832598\" title=\"Veep Opoku-Agyemang sommends GAF Command and Staff College for innovation in security training\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-1839-1024x818.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-1839-300x240.png 300w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-1839-768x613.png 768w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-1839-1536x1226.png 1536w, https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-1839-2048x1635.png 2048w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-1839-376x300.png 376w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-1839-175x140.png 175w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-1839-150x120.png 150w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-1839-188x150.png 188w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-1839-531x424.png 531w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-1839-313x250.png 313w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-1839-55x44.png 55w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cThe introduction of the Multi-Domain Operations and Future Wars modules in the Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College is timely, given the evolving nature of contemporary security threats,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n<p>Professor Opoku-Agyemang also acknowledged the innovative updates to the curriculum, particularly in digitalisation and cybersecurity, stressing government\u2019s commitment to supporting the institution. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"934\"src=\"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-1840-2048x1869.png\" alt=\"Veep Opoku-Agyemang sommends GAF Command and Staff College for innovation in security training\" class=\"wp-image-10032832600\" title=\"Veep Opoku-Agyemang sommends GAF Command and Staff College for innovation in security training\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-1840-1024x934.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-1840-300x274.png 300w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-1840-768x701.png 768w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-1840-1536x1402.png 1536w, https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-1840-2048x1869.png 2048w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-1840-329x300.png 329w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-1840-153x140.png 153w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-1840-137x125.png 137w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-1840-274x250.png 274w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-1840-164x150.png 164w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-1840-465x424.png 465w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-1840-55x50.png 55w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cWith the role that technology is now playing in shaping the trajectory of modern security operations in the battle space, digitisation awareness and cybersecurity issues are also welcome in the curriculum,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n<p>She reaffirmed government\u2019s resolve to enhance educational opportunities within defence, noting that the Command and Staff College needed to remain well-equipped to train the next generation of military professionals.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\"src=\"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-1841-2048x1365.png\" alt=\"Veep Opoku-Agyemang sommends GAF Command and Staff College for innovation in security training\" class=\"wp-image-10032832601\" title=\"Veep Opoku-Agyemang sommends GAF Command and Staff College for innovation in security training\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-1841-1024x682.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-1841-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-1841-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-1841-1536x1024.png 1536w, https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-1841-2048x1365.png 2048w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-1841-450x300.png 450w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-1841-210x140.png 210w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-1841-150x100.png 150w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-1841-218x145.png 218w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-1841-636x424.png 636w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-1841-330x220.png 330w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-1841-225x150.png 225w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-1841-217x145.png 217w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-1841-340x227.png 340w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-1841-55x37.png 55w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/figure>\n<p>Despite rising enrollment numbers, the Vice President observed that the College has continued to maintain high educational standards. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe ability to make informed strategic decisions is essential in today\u2019s complex security landscape,\u201d she emphasised, underscoring the significance of the training offered to future military leaders.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\"src=\"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-1837-2048x1365.png\" alt=\"Veep Opoku-Agyemang sommends GAF Command and Staff College for innovation in security training\" class=\"wp-image-10032832595\" title=\"Veep Opoku-Agyemang sommends GAF Command and Staff College for innovation in security training\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-1837-1024x682.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-1837-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-1837-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-1837-1536x1024.png 1536w, https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-1837-2048x1365.png 2048w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-1837-450x300.png 450w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-1837-210x140.png 210w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-1837-150x100.png 150w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-1837-218x145.png 218w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-1837-636x424.png 636w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-1837-330x220.png 330w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-1837-225x150.png 225w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-1837-217x145.png 217w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-1837-340x227.png 340w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-1837-55x37.png 55w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/figure>\n<p>She congratulated the 135 graduating officers who pursued programmes in Defence, International Affairs, and Security Studies, urging them to uphold integrity and adaptability as they transition into higher 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