The Ghana Army, in collaboration with the French Embassy in Ghana, has completed a two-week Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) capability training programme at the Michael Camp in Tema.
The training, which brought together 20 personnel from various units of the Ghana Army, was aimed at strengthening their ability to detect, identify and respond effectively to CBRN threats.
The programme was facilitated as part of a bilateral cooperation initiative between Ghana and France to promote knowledge sharing and build technical capacity in CBRN defence.
The training was organised at the Ghana Army School of Ammunition and Explosives (GASAE), where experts from the French Armed Forces shared specialised knowledge and practical skills with their Ghanaian counterparts.
Speaking to the media at the close of the course, Acting Commander of GASAE, Lieutenant Colonel Frank Tetteh-Kumah, said the training was designed to expose participants to the dynamics of CBRN threats and appropriate measures for protecting the country.
He said the course would help build the resilience and operational capabilities of personnel while enhancing their expertise in detecting and responding to chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear incidents.
Participants were drawn from various formations and barracks, including the Volta, Eastern, Ashanti and Northern regions.
The Defence Attaché to the French Ambassador in Ghana, Colonel Grégoire Madelin, said France’s support for the training formed part of efforts to strengthen Ghana’s capacity to address emerging security threats.
He identified illegal mining-related hazards, maritime threats, piracy and illegal fishing, among other challenges, as areas where enhanced technical capabilities could contribute to national security.
Colonel Madelin said the exchange of expertise between the two countries would help strengthen cooperation in addressing such threats.
The course included intensive simulation exercises designed to expose participants to practical procedures for detecting, identifying and responding to CBRN incidents.
Some participants who spoke to the news team said the training had enhanced their understanding of CBRN threats and provided practical knowledge relevant to their respective fields.
The Ghana-French collaboration is expected to contribute to the continued development of Ghana’s preparedness and response capabilities in dealing with CBRN-related emergencies.
