The Chief of Defense Staff for the Ghana Armed Forces, Vice Admiral Seth Amoama has paid a working visit to military garrisons and institutions in the Volta Region.

His visit forms part of a nationwide tour to enable him interact with military troops in the region.

Vice Admiral Seth Amoama and his team first arrived at the 66 artillery regiment in Ho, where he inspected some facilities including the 7 Medical Reception Station and a housing unit which is currently under construction at the regiment. 

The Chief of Defense Staff proceeded to the 66 Artillery training school, located at Akoefa - on the Eastern borders of Ho, where he inspected the guard of honor and the training facility.

In an interview with journalists, Vice Admiral Seth Amoma aside explaining the purpose of his visit noted that his observations on the tour would inform whatever decision is taken at the administration level of the Ghana Armed Forces.

After the Ho tour, the CDS proceeded to Sogakope where he was expected to undertake some other relevant activities and also a tour to the Agorta Naval Training Academy.

Vice Admiral Seth Amoama was appointed the Chief of Defense Staff of the Ghana Armed Force by President Akufo-Addo in January this year. He replaced Lieutenant General Obed Akwa, who retired at the start of February 2021.

Prior to his appointment, Vice Admiral Seth Amoama was the Chief of the Naval Staff of the Ghana Navy, he was appointed in 2019.

The Commanding officer of the 66 artillery regiment, Ltd  Lt Edward Appiah Sarpong on behalf of the group said he was grateful for the visit of Vice Admiral Seth Amoama