Ghana’s Minister for Defence, Dr. Omane Boamah, has inaugurated a new Governing Board for the Defence Industries Holding Company (DIHOC), laying out an ambitious roadmap to transform the country into a hub for defence manufacturing and industrial innovation.
The inauguration took place shortly after the 44th Guard Changing Ceremony at the Presidency, and a high-level meeting with President John Dramani Mahama focused on intensifying the fight against illegal mining.
In a statement shared on his official Facebook page, Dr. Boamah described the appointment of the new board as a “milestone moment”in Ghana’s push toward economic transformation and national security enhancement.
“Our vision for DIHOC is clear: to make Ghana a hub for defense manufacturing, innovation, and strategic partnerships,” the minister stated.
He highlighted the establishment of a Defence Industrial Complex (DIC) as central to this vision, which aims to create decent, well-paying jobs, enhance local production capacity, and strengthen national self-reliance in defense logistics.
Dr. Boamah also tied the initiative to the broader 24-Hour Economy policy, stressing that the defence sector’s growth will contribute to round-the-clock productivity and drive sustainable job creation.
New DIHOC Governing Board Members:
Hon. Ernest Brogya Genfi, Chairman
Emmanuel A. Kartey, Chief Director, Ministry of Defence
Lt. Gen. William Agyapong, Chief of Defence Staff
Brig. Gen. Kwaku Dankwa Hagan
Brig. Gen. Charles Gbekle (Esq.)
Kojo Gyeke Darko
Vida Addae
Emmanuel Drah (MP)
Col. John Asabre (Rtd.)
The Defence Minister assured the newly appointed board of government’s full backing, pledging to work hand in hand to establish the Defence Industrial Complex as a cornerstone of Ghana’s economic development.
“Let’s build a stronger Ghana together,” Dr. Boamah concluded.
