The new Army Headquarters complex is expected to be completed by the end of 2026, following an inspection of the ongoing construction works by the Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS), Lieutenant General William Agyapong, and a delegation of senior military officers.
The inspection, conducted at the project site at Burma Camp, was aimed at assessing progress and ensuring that the facility is completed within the stipulated timeframe.
The delegation was received by the General Officer Commanding Northern Command, Brigadier General Worlanyo Agbebo, who represented the Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), Major General Lawrence Kwaku Gbetanu.
During the visit, the Director of Engineering Services, Colonel Nuku Enyonam Adih, briefed the delegation on the project’s progress.
He explained that the eight-storey complex would have two basement levels and is scheduled for completion before the end of 2026.
Lieutenant General Agyapong commended the engineers of the 49 Engineers Regiment and CGM Company Limited for their hard work, dedication and sacrifices towards the successful execution of the project.
He urged them to maintain their efforts and sustain the pace of construction to ensure that the facility is completed within the agreed deadline.
The inspection forms part of the Ghana Army’s efforts to develop modern military infrastructure to strengthen administration, improve operational readiness and provide a conducive working environment for personnel.
Upon completion, the new Army Headquarters complex is expected to enhance the Army’s administrative and operational capabilities, enabling it to discharge its constitutional responsibilities more effectively and contribute to national security.
Story by Bright Yao Dzaka
