Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), Major General (Maj Gen) Bismarck Kwasi Onwona has commissioned Young Soldiers accommodation unit at the 66 Artillery Regiment during his maiden visit on Thursday 14 March, 2024.

In his opening remarks, the Commander Rear (Comd Rear), Lieutenant Colonel (Lt Col) Jalali Din Ibrahim, he indicated that, the project was initiated by the Commanding Officer (CO), Lt Col Edward Sarpong Appiah through the benevolence of individuals and organisations.

According to him, he saw the need to complete the project and extended his profound appreciation to all who made it possible.

The Guest of Honour, Maj Gen BK Onwona commended Lt Col Edward Sarpong Appiah for his vision to provide accommodation for soldiers. He also commended the Comd Rear Lt Col Jalali Din Ibrahim for following through and seeing to the completion of the project.

He was optimistic that the building would contribute meaningfully to the efficient administration of personnel of the Regiment. He charged all to continuously maintain the edifice.

Maj Gen Onwona appreciated Brigadier General Nicholas K Kporku (Rtd), Mr Franklin Jose, Mr Eli Tsikata, Mr Christian Dohlin, Director of CK Constructions, Managing Director of Diamond Cement, Bank of Ghana and Forestry Commission of Jasikan for their contribution towards the project.

The COAS also expressed gratitude to the Managing Director, From Home Company Ltd, CEO Liberty Company Ltd, Director Edwin Wood Production, CEO VFP, CEO Greenhouse Stone Quarry and the CEO Tier Stone Quarry.