The Humanitarian Impact of the Deadly Konongo-Odumasi Explosion
On 5 March 2025, there was a catastrophic explosion in the Konongo-Odumasi area of the Ashanti Region resulting in multiple fatalities, severe injuries, and extensive property damage. Verified reports from leading media outlets such as MyJoyOnline and 3News, as well as Officials from The Small Arms Commission in the Ashanti Region indicate that the blast, […]
The Small Arms Commission Pays Courtesy Call on The Commissioner of Customs Division, GRA
A delegation from The Small Arms Commission, led by the Ag. Executive Secretary, Dr. Adam Adamu Alhassan Bonaa, paid a courtesy call on the Commissioner of the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority, Brigadier General Zibrim Ayorrogo. The meeting served as a platform for both institutions to strategise on enhancing inter-agency collaboration, with a […]
Minister for the Interior Pays Maiden Visit to The Small Arms Commission
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 […]
MR. SAMUEL WILLIAMS YEBOAH OUTGONE EXECUTIVE SECRETARY HANDS OVER TO DR. ADAM ADAMU ALHASSAN BONAA AS AG. EXECUTIVE SECRETARY OF THE SMALL ARMS COMMISSION
Accra, 24 February 2025 – The National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons has ushered in a new chapter of leadership as Mr. Samuel Williams Yeboah, the immediate past Executive Secretary officially handed over the affairs of the Commission to, Dr. Adam Adamu Alhassan Bonaa, as the Ag. Executive Secretary During the handing-over meeting, […]
THE SMALL ARMS COMMISSION TRAINS OFFICERS IN WEAPONS AND AMMUNITION IDENTIFICATION AND TRACING
In collaboration with the African Union Commission (AU), Bonn International Centre for Conflict Studies (BICC), and the Bundeswehr Verification Centre and with support from the German Federal Foreign Office (GFFO), the National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons organised a comprehensive 3-day training program for its officers and personnel from various security agencies. The […]
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 Secretary Mr. Samuel Williams Yeboah in a speech, emphasised the need for a gender-sensitive approach to holistically tackle the proliferation of illicit Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW). The International Women’s Day celebrations […]
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 Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons intensified its public education and sensitization activities. Officers of the Commission, Mr. Fred Kaarindeme Briamah and Mr. Mohammed Mahawia, in the region collaborated closely with the […]
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 Guterres- UN Secretary-General The challenge of armed violence and the illicit arms trade is a multifaceted issue that not only threatens the fabric of societies but also undermines global efforts towards sustainable development […]
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. Emmanuel Gyimah and Mr. Emmanuel Kenneth Oduro, recently engaged members of the Asawase community in the Ashanti Region. The meeting took place at the Mosque of the Asawase Renault Mechanics shop, with active […]
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 Nandongee, Programmes Officer embarked on a public awareness campaign held at the Hamile Community Central Mosque on last Friday. The aim of the campaign is to curb the dangerous activities of the arms […]