Accra: Major Dr Joseph Bikanyi Kuyon (Rtd), Director-General of the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), has called for stronger inter-agency collaboration to address Ghana's evolving defence and security challenges. He emphasized that the increasingly complex security threats demand coordinated responses involving the military, Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), the civil service, and other stakeholders. Maj. Dr Kuyon made these remarks at the opening of the 2026 Defence Management Course (DMC) at the Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College (GAFCSC) in Accra.
According to Ghana News Agency, Maj. Dr Kuyon highlighted that contemporary security threats often transcend institutional, political, and national boundaries, making collaboration essential for effective defence management. He stressed the importance of leadership and inter-agency collaboration in tackling defence management issues. Maj. Dr Kuyon urged participants to enhance their understanding of the complementary roles of MDAs and other institutions in safeguarding Ghana's national security and contributing to peace and security in West Africa.
He pointed out that effective defence management requires a multisectoral approach involving collaboration between public and private sector institutions. The course, he elaborated, aims to equip military officers and civilian officials with a broader understanding of defence policy within the wider framework of national and regional security. Participants will gain practical knowledge in policy implementation, institutional coordination, and the political direction of defence management.
Maj. Dr Kuyon underscored that defence and security issues are societal concerns because everyone desires to live and develop in peaceful, secure, and stable conditions. He encouraged participants to approach the two-week programme with open minds, embrace diverse perspectives, and develop practical solutions through informed discussion and empirical analysis. He expressed confidence that the knowledge acquired and professional networks established during the course would strengthen participants' contributions to defence and security management in their respective institutions and across Africa.
The Defence Management Course is one of the specialised professional programmes of the GAFCSC aimed at strengthening strategic leadership and enhancing cooperation between the military and civilian institutions responsible for national security. The programme brings together senior military officers and officials from Ministries, Departments and Agencies, and other security institutions to deepen their understanding of defence policy, governance, and inter-agency coordination in responding to emerging security challenges.