Burma camp: The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has announced plans to venture into block making, kenkey production, poultry, and crop farming as part of efforts to generate internal resources to support its logistics and welfare needs. This initiative was disclosed by the Chief of the Defence Staff, Lieutenant General William Agyapong, during the 2025 General Headquarters End-of-Year West African Soldiers Social Activity (WASSA) held at Burma Camp on Friday, January 23.
According to Ghana Web, the move reflects a deliberate shift towards self-reliance amid growing operational and logistical demands. Lieutenant General Agyapong emphasized the Armed Forces' commitment to leveraging their goodwill, expertise, and strategic relationships to enhance self-sufficiency.
Lieutenant General Agyapong explained that the Armed Forces has begun collaborating with partners to manage several commercial activities internally, including food production and construction-related ventures. He highlighted that these efforts extend to handling travel and tour requirements, as well as bakery, block making, kenkey production, poultry, and crop farming.
The income generated from these initiatives is intended to be reinvested into the military to address logistical challenges and improve troop welfare. Lieutenant General Agyapong noted that these efforts would provide resources to support the Armed Forces' logistics needs.