Vision

The Vision of the NACSA is to contribute towards the building of peace and security in Ghana by effective control of Small Arms and Light Weapons and related materials.

Mission

The Commission exists to prevent and combat the proliferation of Small Arms and Light Weapons and related materials in the country through advocacy, public sensitisation, and formulation of appropriate policies in close collaboration with stakeholders.

Our Objectives

Promote public safety and security through advocacy for a gun/armed violence free society

Contribute towards the provision of internal security for human safety and protection, and peace building

Embark on effective public awareness creation on the dangers of illicit small arms and gun violence for public safety and security

Enhance capacity of Security Agencies on small arms control to fight illicit circulation of arms and improve protection of life and property

Improve Government commitment to international protocols and conventions on small arms and light weapons, and their incorporation into national agenda

Improve accessibility to data on small arms and light weapons and related issues through the establishment of a comprehensive database management system for analysis, policy formulation and decision-making

What We Do

To Achieve its objectives, the Commission shall among other things;

set in place programmes of action to prevent, combat and eradicate the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons;

educate and sensitize the public and provide information on the dangers of small arms and light weapons in order to discourage their illicit production and circulation;

ensure that obligations under the Economic Community of West African States are complied with;

advise the Minister for the Interior on the formulation of policies and strategies as contained in the ECOWAS Convention on Small Arms and Light Weapons and any other relevant international conventions to which Ghana is a party or has acceded to;

receive and study periodic reports from the Ghana Police Service on the registration and licensing of arms and;

perform any other functions related to the objectives of the Commission.

Latest News

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Small Arms Commission celebrates International Women’s Day with the official launch of its Gender Desk.

In a milestone event underscoring the National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons’ unwavering commitment to peace, security, and equality, Executive…

COMMISSION’S EFFORTS IN PUBLIC EDUCATION AND SENSITIZATION RECEIVE PRAISE

Upper West Region, Ghana – In a concerted effort to combat the proliferation of illicit arms and enhance community safety, the National…

Disarmament Day: Small Arms Commission’s Efforts to Strengthen Border Security Against Illicit Arms Trade

“Disarmament and Non-proliferation are investments in peace. They are investments in our future. Let’s end these threads before they end us” António…

NATIONAL COMMISSION ON SMALL ARMS AND LIGHT WEAPONS ENGAGES ASAWASE COMMUNITY IN ANTI-ARMS PROLIFERATION DIALOGUE

As part of its ongoing efforts in the Ashanti region, Officers from the National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons, Mr….

TACKLING THREATS AT THE BORDER: SMALL ARMS COMMISSION’S PUSH TO CURB ARMS TRAFFICKING

Hamile, Ghana – Officers of the National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons, Mohammed Naziru Deeshina, Basit Mohammed Yussif, and Philemon…

Management

Samuel Williams Yeboah
Samuel Williams Yeboah
Executive Secretary

Gyebi Asante
Gyebi Asante
Deputy Director - PPME

Johnson Asante-Twum
Johnson Asante-Twum
Deputy Director of Programs

Rebecca Omari
Rebecca Omari
Chief Accountant

Jane Tayibah Blay
Jane Tayibah Blay
Deputy Director, Human Resource/Admin

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