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Artillery Training School Commissions Lecture Hall

• 03 Mar
• Admin

The Artillery Training School has commissioned a Lecture Hall, Instructors Common Room, Training WO's office and 2 ablution units for males and females on Thursday 27 February 2025 at Akoefe Camp, Ho.

In his opening remarks at the ceremony, the Commanding Officer of the school, Lt Col Patrick Atuiri stated that it took the collective effort, sacrifice and generosity of many to accomplish the project. He commended GLICO Group Company Limited, Mr CK Apenuvor, Artillery Officers and Soldiers who formed the nucleus of UNISFA GH 3, Soldiers of the Artillery corps, and members of the Ghana Artillery Officers Association for their immense contribution towards the construction of the Gunners Lecture Hall.

The Guest of Honour, Brig Gen Samuel Yeboah Asare, General Officer Commanding Southern Command, in his remarks, commended the Commanding Officer and the Instructors of Artillery Training School for their good initiative and added that their achievement demonstrated that with unity, initiative and dedication, one can make meaningful contributions to the advancement of the Ghana Armed Forces. He continued that the project is a critical tool that will significantly improve teaching and learning in the school and cautioned troops to make good use of the lecture hall and the learning environment.

Brig Gen Samuel Yeboah Asare also acknowledged the tremendous financial support provided by GLICO Group Company Limited, Mr CK Apenuvor, Ghana Artillery Officers Association and personnel who formed the nucleus of UNISFA GH3.

The President of Ghana Artillery Officers Association, Brig Gen Nicholas Kporku (Rtd) also applauded the Commanding Officer for his initiative and effective supervision of the project to its logical conclusion. He concluded by advising troops to continue to strive for excellence.