HO, Volta Region – The Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS), Lieutenant General William Agyapong, has extended a significant gesture of support to the Muslim community within the 66 Artillery Regiment.
Lieutenant General Agyapong donated 17 bags of rice and a bull to the troops, a move widely seen as fostering welfare and morale ahead of the upcoming Eid al-Adha celebrations. The generous presentation was made on Friday, June 6, 2025, at the Unit mosque located in Ho, the capital of the Volta Region, where the 66 Artillery Regiment is a key military formation.
Lieutenant Colonel Jalali Din Ibrahim, the Commanding Officer of the 66 Artillery Regiment, oversaw the presentation of the items on behalf of the CDS. Receiving the donation, the Unit Iman, Abubarka Yussif, conveyed his profound gratitude to Lieutenant General Agyapong. Iman Yussif highlighted the timely nature of the donation, noting how such acts of kindness from the highest command significantly bolster the spirits and welfare of the Muslim personnel and their families within the barracks. This support from the CDS underscores the Ghana Armed Forces’ commitment to the well-being of all its personnel, irrespective of their religious affiliations.
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