Special Representative of the Secretary-General for the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Mr. Leonardo Santos Simão has lauded Ghana’s role in promoting stability across the region.
Mr. Simão who paid a courtesy call on the Minister for the Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak at his office in Accra, commended Ghana for its consistent efforts in maintaining peace domestically and contributing to regional security frameworks.
“Ghana has been a beacon of stability in West Africa and its contributions to peace and security are deeply valued,” Simão remarked, highlighting the country’s leadership in conflict prevention and resolution initiatives.
In response, the Hon. Minister expressed gratitude for the United Nations’ unwavering support over the years. He reaffirmed Ghana’s dedication to ensuring that its citizens continue to live in an environment of peace and security.
“Ghana remains committed to safeguarding the well-being of its people and supporting efforts to foster harmony in the region,” the Minister stated, underscoring the government’s proactive measures to maintain law and order.
Another key focus of the meeting was the Accra Initiative, a regional framework aimed at addressing security challenges, including terrorism and violent extremism, in West Africa. Both parties acknowledged the importance of revitalizing the initiative to enhance its effectiveness in tackling emerging threats.
They pledged to collaborate closely to ensure the initiative’s revival, with a shared vision of strengthening coordination among member states to promote sustainable peace.
The Ministry of the Interior and UNOWAS agreed to maintain open channels of communication to ensure the successful implementation of shared objectives, including the rejuvenation of the Accra Initiative.
