Inauguration of a Military Barrack at Bawku

04-02-10 Bazua: Inauguration of a Military Barrack at Bawku

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Ann: The Minister for Defence, Lieutenant General Retired Joseph Henry Smith, has officially inaugurated the first phase of a Military Barracks at Bazua, a suburb of the Bawku Municipality in the Upper East region. The establishment of the facility forms part of measures put in place by the Upper East Regional Security Council as well as the
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ANCR V/O In attendance were a section of the public, government officials, security agencies, representative from the Bawku Traditional area, chiefs and elders of Bazua among other dignitaries. The facility which is a joint effort of the government and the Bawku Municipal Assembly constitutes a administration block, an office in command block, Senior None Commissioned Officers block, a magazine block, an ablution unit, number one and three platoon blocks, as well as a mechanical and transport yard. The sector minister, Lt Gen Joseph Smith who unveiled the plaque to officially inaugurate the facility, commended the military and other security personnel in the area for their immense contribution towards the maintenance of peace and order in the area. Lt Gen Smith disclosed that the facility which is the first of its kind in the Upper East Region, will serve as the base for sending pace keepers to not only Bawku but also to some parts of the region which have security flashpoints. He therefore made a passionate appeal to the two factions involved in the conflict to smoke the peace pipe.

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ANCR V/O The Upper East Regional Minister, Mark Woyongo in an address cautioned that the establishment of the facility is no guarantee that lasting peace will prevail in Bawku, stressing that, lasting peace can only be endured from the hearts and minds of the two factions involved in the conflict. Mr Woyongo outlined some interventional policies instituted by the government geared at poverty alleviation, adding that these good intentions and programmes of the government cannot take place if there is conflict.
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ANCR V/O The Bawku Municipal Chief Executive, Mr. Musa Abdulai, on his part, said the construction of the barrack which started ten years ago has become necessary due to the long standing conflict that have bedeviled the Bawku municipality. Mr Abdulai however recommended the use of dialogue by the two factions as the only alternative to solving the incessant conflict in the area.
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ANCR V/O The Defence Minister, accompanied by, Mr. Woyongo, earlier on paid a courtesy call on the Bawku Naba, Naba Asigri Abugrago Azoka, and the leader of the Mamprusis, Alhaji Akalifa at their respective palace to pay homage and also announce his presence in the region. He appealed to both leaders to exercise restraints since government is taking up the necessary steps to ensure that peace prevails in the area. He also inspected a guard of honour by personnel from the military deployed to the area.
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