The Ghana Navy has received four new flex fighter vessels from government.
Majority Chief Whip, Frank Annoh-Dompreh announced this in a tweet on January 13.
According to him, the provision of the vessels goes to show the Akufo-Addo government's commitment to invest and improve the defensive capability of the country’s forces.
The Ghana Navy has received 4 new flex fighter vessels to enhance maritime security, protect offshore oil and gas installations and safeguard Ghana's Exclusive Economic Zone. H.E @NAkufoAddo, has consistently invested in improving the defensive capability of our forces. pic.twitter.com/uSROO18ckc
— Hon. Frank Annoh-Dompreh (@FAnnohDompreh) January 13, 2022
The Nsawam Adoagyiri MP further noted that the vessels will among other things enhance the country's maritime security, protect offshore oil and gas installations.
Mr Annoh-Dompreh added that the acquisition will safeguard Ghana's Exclusive Economic Zone.
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