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President Akufo-Addo has commissioned the first in a series of ongoing housing projects for the military under the Barracks Regeneration Program, in the Burma camp.
The newly constructed four-block Douala Barracks housing facilities comprise 64 two-bedroom residential units for officers of the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF).
The $ 100 million barracks regeneration program launched in 2017.
Its objective, among others, is to solve the key challenges facing the Service, since accommodation is identified as a major concern.
Delivering a complete facility to serve as accommodation for 64 families, President Akufo-Addo urged the Armed Forces to take good care of houses with respect to maintenance, “so that they can stand the test of time.”
He announced that the roads of the Burma camp will be built soon.
“I have been assured by the Minister of Highways and Highways, Kwesi Amoako Atta, Member of Parliament for Atiwa West, who is vigorously implementing the implementation of an extensive road program across the country that the grass will be cut next week for the start of the Bell. construction of phase 2 ”, he said.
The President challenged the men in uniform to lead by example by strictly following all security protocols for others to follow their example and also applauded the GAF for their vigilance and diligence during the partial closure of Accra, Kumasi and Kasoa to help the government to fight the coronavirus. pandemic.
According to him, his service was key to minimize the spread of the virus.
Defense Minister Dominic Nitiwul said the barracks will witness a major facelift at the end of ongoing projects.
Defense chief of staff Brigadier General Obed Akwa says the forces remain loyal and determined behind the government.
The Duala Barracks Regeneration Project (BRP) consists of 4 blocks each with 16 2-bedroom apartments. Sixty-four troops and their families can live comfortably in these buildings.
