WESTERN NORTH REGIONAL MINISTER PARTICIPATES IN TRAINING ON SECURITY AND INTELLIGENCE AGENCIES ACT, 2026 (ACT 1168)
The Western North Regional Minister, Hon. Wilbert Petty Brentum, has participated in a high-level training session on the Security and Intelligence Agencies Act, 2026 (Act 1168), held at the Western Serene Atlantic Hotel in Takoradi, Western Region.
The training brought together the Western Regional Minister, Hon. Joseph Nelson; the Director-General of the Bureau of National Intelligence; National Security Coordinators responsible for Governance and Operations; Honourable Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs); and other distinguished members of the Regional Security Councils (REGSECs).
The engagement was aimed at enhancing participants’ understanding of the legal and institutional framework governing security and intelligence operations in Ghana, particularly the provisions and implications of the Security and Intelligence Agencies Act, 2026 (Act 1168).
As Chairpersons of their respective Regional Security Councils, Regional Ministers play a critical role in maintaining peace, law and order within their jurisdictions. Their responsibilities require effective inter-agency collaboration, timely intelligence sharing, efficient coordination and a sound understanding of the legal provisions guiding security operations.
Speaking during the engagement, Hon. Wilbert Petty Brentum underscored the importance of strengthening cooperation among security agencies, traditional authorities, local government institutions and other relevant stakeholders. He emphasised that maintaining peace and security is a collective responsibility that requires the active participation and commitment of all stakeholders.
He further expressed confidence that the knowledge and insights gained from the training would enhance the capacity of the Regional Security Councils to anticipate, prevent and respond effectively to emerging security threats and challenges.
The Regional Minister also commended the Bureau of National Intelligence and all institutions involved in organising the training, noting that such capacity-building initiatives are essential to promoting a coordinated, professional and responsive national security architecture.
Hon. Wilbert Petty Brentum reaffirmed his commitment to working closely with the various security agencies and stakeholders to protect lives and property and sustain lasting peace and security across the Western North Region.
The training marks an important step towards strengthening institutional capacity, improving coordination and promoting a collective approach to addressing security concerns in the country.
Together, let us work towards a safer, more secure and peaceful Ghana.
