Ghana, US sign agreement for security collaboration 


The government of Ghana and the United States of America have signed  a security governance initiative agreement in Accra.  

The US initiated security agreement with six African countries which include Nigeria and Niger will last over three years.  

The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Madam Hannah Tetteh signed on behalf of Ghana and US Ambassador, Robert Porter Jackson initialed for his country.  

Madam Tetteh said the agreement will focus on three areas, cyber security, maritime and border surveillance and control. 

She added that, the country is expected to receive three million dollars as the first installment of security grant assistance to kick start the program. 

The Joint Country Action Plan, or JCAP, is the roadmap for a successful partnership under the Security Governance Initiative. 

Ambassador Robert P. Jackson  said Ghanaian and U.S. experts worked together to identify the most appropriate and effective opportunities for SGI efforts in three focus areas:  1) Maritime security; 2) Border management; and 3) Cybersecurity and cybercrime.

He therefore, expresses appreciation for the time and effort put into this process by the National Security Coordinator Yaw Donkor and his staff. 

Also he thanked the Government and people of Ghana for the commitment to partnering with the United States in pursuit of stronger and more accountable security institutions
According to him, the recommendations provided by the document will inform SGI program design and implementation.

Adding that signing of the agreement is the beginning of developing SGI activities to support efforts in the three focus areas. 

The JCAP he said is an important part of the SGI approach to improving security sector governance and supporting the Government of Ghana’s ability to more efficiently and effectively provide security and justice to its citizens.


 

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