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
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
Ghana Prepares for Gun Amnesty to Reduce illicit Arms Proliferation and Gun Violence
Around the world, Gun Amnesty Programmes have proven to be one of the most effective ways to reduce the circulation of illicit…
NACSA Sensitizes Students in Kumasi on Firearms and Security Awareness under the SALIENT Project
The National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons (NACSA) embarked on a sensitization tour in Kumasi, engaging students at both tertiary and basic school levels.
MINISTER FOR THE INTERIOR COMMITS TO PASSING THE NATIONAL ARMS BILL INTO LAW
Minister for the Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed β Mubarak reiterated Governmentβs commitment to pass the National Arms Bill into law by the end of this year. A statement he made during the Government Accountability Series that was held at the Jubilee house on Monday.
New Governing Board of the Small Arms Commission Inaugurated
The Minister for the Interior has inaugurated a new Governing Board for the National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons (NACSA) at a ceremony held on Thursday, July 10, 2025. The newly constituted Board, chaired by Hon. Godwin Animli Dorgbadzi-Dorani, comprises professionals with…
2025 FIRST QUARTER GUN INCIDENCE REPORT
Gun violence remains a pressing concern in Ghana, and our latest Open Source Gun Incidence Report (OGI) for Q1 2025 reveals alarming statistics. The Ashanti Region has recorded the highest number of gun-related violence incidents, highlighting the need for sustained efforts to address this issue. As a nation, we must prioritize effective gun control by swiftly reviewing…
NACSA IN COLLABORATION WITH BORDER SECURITY AGENCIES SUCCESSFULLY INTERCEPTS EXPLOSIVES AT SEGBE BORDER
In a major step toward curbing the illicit movement of arms and ammunition, the National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons (NACSA), in collaboration with key security and intelligence agencies, supported the successful interception of suspected explosives at …
Management
Dr. Adam Adamu Alhassan Bonaa
Ag. Executive Secretary
Mohammed Gali Salam
Ag. Deputy Executive Secretary
Gyebi Asante
Deputy Director - PPME
Jane Tayibah Blay
Deputy Director, Human Resource/Admin
Patience Appiah
Chief AccountantOur Strategic Partners
We collaborate with key national, regional, and international institutions to achieve our mandate of preventing the proliferation of small arms and light weapons in Ghana.
