WAANSA Ghana has congratulated Dr. Adam Bonaa on his appointment as Acting Executive Secretary of the National Commission on Small Arms. President Ken Kinney praised Dr. Bonaa for his dedication to national security and his advocacy for the National Small Arms Commission Bill, emphasizing WAANSA Ghana’s support for his efforts in this new position. The organization looks forward to collaboration with key state institutions to address illicit arms proliferation in Ghana and the ECOWAS region.
The West Africa Action Network on Small Arms (WAANSA Ghana) has congratulated Dr. Adam Bonaa on his recent appointment as the Acting Executive Secretary of the National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons by President John Dramani Mahama. This appointment recognizes Dr. Bonaa’s extensive dedication to national security and his pivotal role within civil society as a representative on the commission.
WAANSA Ghana’s President, Ken Kinney, commended Dr. Bonaa’s commitment to enhancing internal security, stating, “Your appointment to this esteemed position is a testament to your unwavering commitment to strengthening internal security. WAANSA Ghana fully supports you in your efforts to ensure the passage of the National Small Arms Commission Bill, 2023.”
He further acknowledged Dr. Bonaa’s proactive involvement in WAANSA Ghana’s leadership and underscored his important contributions toward addressing Ghana’s pressing security issues. Kinney reaffirmed WAANSA Ghana’s support in fostering cooperation with the National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons, alongside other relevant institutions in Ghana and West Africa.
In expressing gratitude to President Mahama, Kinney highlighted the government’s acknowledgment of civil society’s vital role in combating the illicit arms trade in Ghana. He noted, “Dr. Bonaa has been a strong advocate for the National Small Arms Commission Bill, 2023, and has represented CSOs on the National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons. His experience in both civil society and government is an asset that will help accelerate the passage of the bill, ensuring tighter control over illicit arms in Ghana and the ECOWAS region.”
The congratulations extended by WAANSA Ghana to Dr. Adam Bonaa for his new role as Acting Executive Secretary of the National Commission on Small Arms highlights the importance of civil society in enhancing national security. Dr. Bonaa’s expertise is expected to play a crucial role in advancing the National Small Arms Commission Bill, contributing to tighter control over arms proliferation in Ghana and the ECOWAS region. WAANSA Ghana’s support emphasizes the collaborative effort necessary for effective governance in security matters.
Original Source: www.ghanaweb.com
