Minister for the Interior, Alhaji Muntaka Mubarak Mohammed, has hailed the graduation of the first batch of Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) recruits from the Naval Recruit Training School at Nutekpor as a significant milestone in Ghana’s fight against illicit drugs.
In a statement posted on Facebook following the event, the Minister described the ceremony as a bold step forward in the nation’s anti-narcotics efforts, adding that the newly trained officers are now fully equipped to tackle the growing and complex threats of drug trafficking and abuse.
“For the past six months, the recruits have undergone rigorous and specialized training in intelligence gathering, drug pharmacology, profiling techniques, document fraud detection, and tactical security operations,” he stated.
Charging the graduates to uphold the integrity of their service, Alhaji Muntaka reminded them that the badge they now wear is not a mark of privilege, but a “stewardship of hope one that must never be used as a license for impunity.”
He assured the new officers of the Ministry’s unwavering support, noting that government would continue to provide the necessary logistics, resources, and policy direction to enable the Commission to fulfill its mandate effectively.
The Minister also commended the instructors and staff of the training school for their professionalism, discipline, and sacrifice in preparing the recruits to serve with honour and excellence.
On behalf of President John Dramani Maham, Alhaji Muntaka congratulated the graduates and urged them to serve with integrity, dedication, and a deep sense of national duty.
“As they step into their new roles, I encouraged them to rise to the occasion and let their conduct reflect the strength and values of their training. When they protect our motherland from drugs, they protect her future also,” he emphasized.
The new officers are expected to be deployed across the country to bolster Ghana’s anti-drug enforcement and prevention operations, advancing the government’s national strategy to curb narcotic drug abuse and trafficking.
Source: www.kumasimail.com
