Accra, 25 February 2025 – The Minister for the Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak accompanied by Ag. Chief Director Mrs Doreen Annan, two Directors, his Personal Assistant and the Public Relations Officer of the Ministry, paid a working visit to the National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons (NACSA). The objective of the visit was to gain deeper insights into the Commission’s operations, ongoing initiatives, and challenges.
Welcomed by the Executive Secretary, Dr. Adam Adamu Alhassan Bonaa and the Management Team, the Honourable Minister engaged with the leadership and staff of the Commission, including Officers in the Regional, Municipal, and Border Offices who joined virtually. He acknowledged NACSA’s significant contributions in promoting the peace, security and stability in Ghana and the broader ECOWAS region.
Hon. Muntaka reaffirmed his commitment to addressing some of NACSA’s pressing challenges, including permanent office building for the Commission and assured the Commission of his dedication to supporting its work. He stressed that as the government continues to reset Ghana, no agency under the Ministry of the Interior would be left behind.
A key highlight of the Minister’s visit was his pledge to work closely with the Commission to facilitate the passage of the National Control List and proposed Arms Bill. This legislation is expected to strengthen the country’s legal framework for arms control and enhance efforts to combat the illicit proliferation of small arms and light weapons. The Minister also underscored the need for stronger collaboration and coordination among stakeholders to tackle the menace of illicit arms.
The visit marked a significant moment, serving as an opportunity for the Hon. Minister to familiarize himself with the Commission’s work and the first official engagement between the Ministry and the entire NACSA staff since Dr. Bonaa’s appointment as Executive Secretary.
Expressing his commitment to the role, Dr. Bonaa reaffirmed his dedication to advancing NACSA’s mandate of preventing, combating, and eradicating the proliferation of small arms and light weapons in Ghana.