Nutekpor, Volta Region – In a moment of triumph and resolve, a new batch of Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) recruits has officially graduated from the Naval Recruit Training School in Nutekpor, standing at the vanguard of Ghana’s war against illicit drugs. These newly minted officers have endured six months of rigorous, high-intensity training—emerging sharper, stronger, and prepared to tackle the ever-evolving threats of drug trafficking and abuse.
At the graduation ceremony, Minister for the Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak (MP), delivered a stirring keynote address, reminding the recruits that their badges are not just symbols of authority, but emblems of hope, duty, and an unwavering fight for justice. He cautioned them to wield their power with integrity, never bending to corruption or compromising the sacred oath they had sworn under Section 35 of the Narcotics Control Commission Act of 2020.
The graduating officers have been equipped with specialized skills in intelligence gathering, drug pharmacology, profiling techniques, document fraud detection, and tactical security operations—ensuring they step into the field not just as enforcers, but as defenders of Ghana’s future.
Minister Mohammed-Mubarak reaffirmed his commitment to bolstering NACOC’s mission, pledging enhanced logistical and policy support to fortify their impact nationwide. He also lauded the unwavering dedication of the instructors, whose discipline and sacrifice helped mold the recruits into formidable sentinels of justice.
“The people of Ghana will feel your presence. Your protection will be their shield. Your resolve will be their assurance,” the Minister declared, charging the recruits to rise above challenges and serve with honor. On behalf of the President, he congratulated the recruits, urging them to stand tall in their duty.
The ceremony, graced by high-ranking government officials and security personnel, underscored Ghana’s strengthened commitment to dismantling the scourge of narcotics—a battle in which these recruits now serve as the frontline defenders.
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