The Chief of the Defence Staff of the Ghana Armed Forces has announced a major government-backed housing programme aimed at easing accommodation challenges facing military personnel across the country.

Lieutenant General William Agyapong revealed that the government has approved the construction of more than 2,000 housing units nationwide, with about 700 of them expected to be built in Accra.

The projects will be spread across five garrisons in the capital.

Lt Gen Agyapong made the disclosure on Sunday, December 14, 2025, while addressing troops at the Ghana Armed Forces’ end-of-year non-denominational religious parade at Burma Camp.

The parade was held under the theme, “Kept by the Power of God.”

“Next year, we will see a massive improvement in our accommodation situation,” he said. “The government has sanctioned arrangements that will see the rollout of over 2,000 housing units across all garrisons.”

He said the housing drive will not stop there. According to him, government plans indicate that an additional 8,000 housing units could be delivered over the next five years if implementation stays on course. He said the goal is to ensure that personnel of the Armed Forces live in decent and dignified conditions.

“This arrangement is to ensure that our gallant personnel have decent places of abode,” he stressed.

Beyond accommodation, the Defence Staff also announced plans to retool the Armed Forces significantly.

He said the President has approved a retooling package that will strengthen the military’s air, sea and land capabilities.

He disclosed that the Air Force is expected to receive helicopters and long-haul jets, while arrangements are underway to acquire offshore patrol boats to boost maritime security.

He added that the Army will receive additional armoured vehicles and armoured personnel carriers, alongside weapons, vehicles, defence stores, protective gear and ammunition.

Lt Gen Agyapong also used the platform to address public concerns about the welfare of Ghanaian troops on UN peacekeeping missions.

He dismissed online claims that the government underpays peacekeepers, describing them as misinformation.

He urged the public to be discerning and not fall for what he called misleading narratives from some media outlets and blogs.

“These are very far from facts,” he said, calling on Ghanaians to rely on accurate information and verified sources.

The Chief of Defence Staff said the government remains committed to improving both the living conditions and operational readiness of the Ghana Armed Forces.