Accra, Ghana – A delegation from the National Catholic Secretariat (NCS), led by Reverend Father Michael Quaicoe, Director of the Governance, Justice and Peace Directorate (GJPD), paid a courtesy call on the Honourable Minister for the Interior, Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka, to discuss potential collaborations in peacebuilding, national security, and social cohesion.
The delegation, which included the Director of Caritas Ghana and National Coordinator of the Sahel Peace Initiative (SPI), as well as the Coordinator of the Catholic Parliamentary Liaison Office (CPLO) and Programmes Officer of the GJPD, introduced the Minister to the Sahel Peace Initiative. This regional peace and development program, initiated by the Catholic Church in West Africa, aims to address the root causes of insecurity while promoting dialogue, justice, and inclusive development across the Sahel and its neighboring countries. In Ghana, the initiative is spearheaded by the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference (GCBC) through the GJPD, in close partnership with governmental and non-governmental stakeholders.
Minister Muntaka commended the Catholic Church for its significant contributions to national development in education, healthcare, and social services. He expressed appreciation for the Church’s involvement in promoting peace and security, describing the SPI as a timely and commendable intervention. The Minister assured the delegation of his Ministry’s full support and pledged his personal participation in the upcoming SPI National Forum, scheduled for July 15, 2025.
Ruth Abla ADJORLOLO
