EU Ambassador Pays Courtesy Call on Inspector General of Police

The European Union (EU) Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Rune Skinnebach, has paid a courtesy call on the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr Christian Tetteh Yohuno, to strengthen cooperation between the EU and the Ghana Police Service.

The engagement focused on ongoing EU support to the Ghana Police Service, particularly in training, community policing, forensic investigations, cyber security, crime scene management and other capacity-building programmes.

The meeting also provided an opportunity for the two sides to discuss ways of further strengthening cooperation to enhance the capacity of the Police Service to respond to emerging security and crime challenges.

Mr Yohuno expressed appreciation to the European Union for its continued support to the Ghana Police Service and called for further collaboration in key areas.

He identified cyber security, counter-terrorism, specialised training and community policing as areas where increased cooperation could further enhance the Service’s capabilities.

The IGP noted the importance of sustained partnerships with international institutions in strengthening the capacity of the Police Service and improving its ability to address evolving security challenges.

For his part, Ambassador Skinnebach reaffirmed the EU’s commitment to working with the Ghana Police Service as a partner in strengthening policing and supporting efforts to promote security and the rule of law in Ghana.

The EU’s support to the Service has included capacity-building initiatives in areas such as forensic investigations, cyber security, community policing and crime scene management.

Judith Twumwaa, ISD