Northern Minister leads REGSEC in honouring fallen heroes on Remembrance Day

The Northern Regional Minister, Ali Adolf John, has led members of the Regional Security Council (REGSEC) to commemorate the 81st Remembrance Day in honour of military personnel who lost their lives in the service of Ghana and humanity.

The ceremony, held on Wednesday, at the Veterans Administration of Ghana (VAG) Cenotaph in Tamale, brought together security personnel and other stakeholders to pay tribute to fallen heroes, particularly those who died during the two World Wars and other military engagements.

As part of the ceremony, Mr Adolf laid a wreath on behalf of the Government of Ghana in recognition of the courage and sacrifices of the fallen heroes.

At exactly 11:00 a.m., a siren signalled the start of a two-minute silence in their honour. The observance marked the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, commemorating the moment the Armistice took effect in 1918, bringing an end to the fighting in the First World War.

The solemn moment provided an opportunity for participants to reflect on the sacrifices made by military personnel in the defence of peace, freedom and human dignity.

Remembrance Day is observed annually on November 11 to honour members of the armed forces who died in the line of duty. It also provides an opportunity to recognise the contributions of living veterans and serving security personnel to national security and the protection of lives and property.

The commemoration also served as a reminder of the shared responsibility of citizens and institutions to protect the peace and stability of the country.

 Faustina Naa Ayele Johnson, ISD