𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗦𝗘𝗖𝗨𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗜𝗟 𝗦𝗘𝗖𝗥𝗘𝗧𝗔𝗥𝗜𝗔𝗧 𝗘𝗡𝗚𝗔𝗚𝗘𝗦 𝗡𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗡 𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗞𝗘𝗛𝗢𝗟𝗗𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝗢𝗡 𝗥𝗘𝗩𝗜𝗘𝗪 𝗢𝗙 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟬 𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗦𝗘𝗖𝗨𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗚𝗬

The engagement, held on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at Nim Avenue Hotel in Tamale, formed part of the Secretariat’s efforts to consult stakeholders across all 16 regions of the country to gather regional perspectives on prevailing security threats, risks, vulnerabilities and emerging concerns confronting Ghana.

The consultation also sought to obtain substantive inputs, experiences and recommendations from key stakeholders to inform the development of a revised, comprehensive and forward-looking National Security Strategy capable of addressing both current and future security challenges.

The Deputy Director of the Northern Regional Coordinating Council (NRCC), Mr. Alhassan Abdul-Haq, who delivered the welcome remarks on behalf of the Northern Regional Minister, Hon. Ali Adolf John, underscored the importance of the engagement, describing it as a timely and necessary intervention in strengthening Ghana’s national security framework.

He noted that national security was a collective responsibility that required the active participation and cooperation of government institutions, security agencies, traditional authorities, civil society organisations and other relevant stakeholders.

Mr. Abdul-Haq emphasised that the security landscape continued to evolve, making it necessary for the country to regularly assess its security priorities, identify emerging threats and develop appropriate strategies to safeguard lives, property and national development.

He therefore encouraged participants to take advantage of the engagement to openly share their experiences, observations, concerns and recommendations to ensure that the revised National Security Strategy adequately reflected the realities and security needs of the various regions.

Representatives of the National Security Council Secretariat subsequently made presentations on the review of the 2020 National Security Strategy, providing participants with insights into the objectives of the review process and the need to strengthen Ghana’s national approach to identifying, preventing and responding to security threats.

The presentations highlighted the importance of adopting a comprehensive and coordinated approach to national security, taking into consideration the changing nature of security threats and the need for effective collaboration among relevant institutions and stakeholders.

Following the presentations, participants were given the opportunity to make contributions, share practical experiences and offer recommendations based on their understanding of the security situation in the Northern Region.

The interactive session also provided an avenue for participants to seek clarification on issues arising from the presentations, express their concerns and propose measures they considered necessary to improve the country’s security architecture.

Participants’ contributions were expected to provide valuable regional perspectives to the review process, particularly in ensuring that the revised strategy addressed security concerns at both the national and sub-national levels.

The engagement reaffirmed the importance of stakeholder consultation, inclusiveness and collaboration in developing a national security strategy that responds effectively to the country’s security realities.

The nationwide consultation is expected to enrich the review of the 2020 National Security Strategy by incorporating diverse perspectives and practical recommendations from stakeholders across the 16 regions.

The revised National Security Strategy is expected to provide a stronger strategic framework for anticipating, preventing and responding to security threats while promoting peace, stability, public safety and sustainable national development.

The Northern Regional Coordinating Council remains committed to supporting initiatives and collaborative efforts that promote peace, security and stability in the Northern Region and Ghana as a whole.