Accra, Ghana – Ghana’s fight against illicit drugs has received a significant boost with the graduation of a new batch of recruits for the Narcotics Control Commission. The recruits, who completed their intensive training at the Naval Recruit Training School in Nutekpor, Volta Region, were officially passed out on June 4, 2025, in a ceremony attended by high-ranking government and security officials.
In his keynote address, the Minister for the Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, charged the graduating recruits to remain steadfast in their mission to protect the country from the scourge of illicit drugs. He emphasized that their badge symbolizes hope and should never be used for impunity, imploring them to resist corruption, uphold confidentiality, be diligent, and honor the oath enshrined in Section 35 of the Narcotics Control Commission Act of 2020. The Minister assured the recruits of his full commitment to supporting the Commission with necessary logistics and policy direction.
The new graduates have undergone rigorous, six-month training encompassing key intelligence activities, drug pharmacology, profiling techniques, document fraud detection, and tactical security operations. This comprehensive preparation equips them to effectively tackle the multifaceted challenges of combating illicit drug trafficking and abuse across Ghana.
As they embark on their new roles, Minister Muntaka urged the recruits to rise to the occasion, letting their actions reflect the strength and core values instilled during their training. He congratulated them on behalf of the President, wishing them success and reminding them that by protecting the nation from drugs, they are safeguarding its future. This graduation marks a crucial step forward in Ghana’s ongoing efforts to combat the drug menace.
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