The Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), Major General Bismark Kwasi Onwona has called on troops of the 2 Infantry Battalion (2Bn) in Takoradi, to work as a team, as it was the surest way to achieve success in any field of endeavour.

He made the call when he interacted with all ranks and Defence Civilian Staff at a durbar during his familiarization visit on Tuesday 12 March, 2024, know at first hand, issues that confront the Unit.

The COAS pointed out that his vision was to maintain a cohesive, well-motivated and well-rounded Army capable of undertaking its mission of national defence with professionalism as part of the Ghana Armed Forces.

Major General Onwona revealed that, the 2Bn had been, and still was, a special and formidable infantry Unit both in the Ghana Army and the Ghana Armed Forces as a whole. He said the Unit stands out by virtue of the discipline, professionalism, commitment and loyalty of its personnel.

He commended the Battalion for professionally maintaining peace in the Western and Western North Regions. He also commended the Commanding Officer of the Unit, Lieutenant Colonel Daniel Atobrah Bondah for initiating various projects; notable among them were the fencing of the Barracks to enhance security and prevent encroachers from taking over land; construction of a 14-room self-contained one storey Young Soldiers' accommodation block and construction of the Barracks road.

Furthermore, he implored all ranks to extend their loyalty, cooperation and professionalism which were given to his predecessor   to enable him succeed in his administration.

Major General Onwona underscored the needs for the Ghana Army to always collaborate with the media since it was the medium through which the Army could tell its stories to the nation, showcase its positive image and contribution to national development.

He appealed to all ranks to remain resolute and extra vigilant in order to maintain peace and order as the country prepares to conduct her general elections in December.

He opined that, there were violent extremist activities and terrorism in the Sahel regions which had the tendency to spill over. He therefore charged personnel to be security conscious because of the strategic location of the Western and Western North Regions and their economic activities.

The Chief of the Army Staff and his entourage toured the Barracks to inspect projects which included newly constructed accommodation at the abattoir, young soldiers accommodation block, barracks sewerage system and the 2Bn gallery range.

He also paid a courtesy call on the Western Regional Minister, Honourable Dr Kwabena Okyere Darko-Mensah as well as the Flag Officer Commanding the Western Naval Command (FOC WNC), Commodore Emmanuel Ayesu Kwafo who doubles as the 2 Garrison Commander.

Major General Bismarck Kwasi Onwona was accompanied by the General Officer Commanding, Southern Command, Brigadier General Samuel Yeboah Asare, and Staff Officers at Army and Southern Command Headquarters.