Accra, 13th March 2018: The Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC) has hosted a three-day dialogue and experience sharing workshop for selected elected representatives of the Ghanaian and Nigerian Parliaments.
The workshop was to enable the Honourable Members of the National Assembly of Nigeria and the Parliament of Ghana to exchange best practices on parliamentary oversight of the security sector. Dubbed, “Exchange of Good Practices on Legislative Oversight”, the workshop was jointly organised by the Geneva Centre for the Democratic Control of the Armed Forces (DCAF), and the Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC).
Mr. Brian Acheampong, Minister of State from Ghana, noted that, unlike in the past when authoritarian and military rule suppressed and disrupted the growth of African Parliaments, Parliaments in most African countries today enjoy some stability as they seek to grow the collective democracy in Africa.
The Minister cautioned policy makers and legislators, to develop appropriate skills and competencies needed to support security agencies; this, he said, was necessary due to the fast changing security environment in Africa.
“This Parliamentary exchange programme will further strengthen our resolve to consolidate democracy and Rule of Law and inspire us in the 2001 ECOWAS Parliamentary Protocol on Democracy and the African Union Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance” he said.
The Nigerian High Commissioner to Ghana, His Excellency Olufemi Abikoye in his remarks, indicated that security has become increasingly important with the proliferation of insurgent and terrorist groups globally.
“In the wake of increasing attacks by these elements globally and at home, it is imperative that action is taken to strengthen our security sector in order to respond to these growing challenges”, he added.
The High Commissioner emphasised that the exchange visit was therefore timely and important, as it was a useful opportunity for discussions and experience sharing between Ghanaian and Nigerian Parliamentarians on how they perform their legislative roles and on how best they can work to improve on it.
“The legislature is a key arm of government and being able to learn from other legislators in similar climes and exchange experiences is important in improving capacity and advancing existing legislative efforts”, he stressed.
He revealed that “when faced with national security issues, it is important that our parliamentarians and politicians have the tools to respond effectively to these challenges, and that the public also has confidence in their capacity to do same”.
The Commandant of KAIPTC, Air Vice Marshal Griffiths Evans, in his welcome address stated that “our quest to build safer and more reliant societies in the continent will come to nothing if we fail to share experiences and harness our collective effort at overcoming our regional security threats which are in turn changing rapidly”.
The Head of Sub Saharan African Division of the Geneva Centre for the Democratic Control of the Armed Forces, Dr. Sandy Africa, stated that democracy is an incomplete project that requires constant renewal.
She underscored the fact that oversight systems play an very significant role in defining the legacy of a parliament, and was very elated that DCAF is supporting the process of instituting these systems.
Executive Director of Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre, Mr. Clement Nwankwo, mentioned that the role of every legislature is vital, especially in implementing laws and executing policies in ensuring that security agencies are functioning properly.
The KAIPTC is a renowned institution built upon Ghana’s experience in peacekeeping operations. It is an excellent place for legislators to gain further knowledge on oversight of security sector related agencies, some of which participate in peacekeeping missions.
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KAIPTC COVID-19 Special Guidelines for International Course Facilitators and Course Participants travelling to KAIPTC:
1. Kindly read the Ghana Government, the KAIPTC COVID-19 General and Special Guidelines for International travellers carefully and be advised accordingly (click here to read);
2. It is mandatory to upgrade your health insurance to cover expenses for possible COVID-19 quarantine and treatment.
3. The cost of the three (3) COVID-19 PCR tests up to a total of USD 450 – will be reimbursed for participants of sponsored KAIPTC courses. The tests comprise one before embarkation to Ghana, one at the Kotoka International Airport (KIA) and the final test prior to departing Ghana. All receipts are required for reimbursements to be made.
4. Course participants accommodated at KAIPTC are required to stay on-site during the entire duration of the course.
5. Neither the Ghana Government, the Ghana Ministry of Defence, KAIPTC, the Course Sponsor nor the organising country, can be held responsible in any way for further costs arising out of a positive COVID-19 test or a COVID-19 infection.
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KAIPTC COVID-19 Directives spéciales pour les animateurs et les participants aux cours internationaux qui se rendent au KAIPTC :
1. Veuillez lire attentivement les directives générales et spéciales du KAIPTC COVID-19 à l’intention des voyageurs internationaux et en tenir compte (cliquez ici pour lire – uniquement en anglais) ;
2. Il est obligatoire d’améliorer votre assurance santé pour couvrir les frais d’une éventuelle quarantaine et d’un traitement COVID-19.
3. Le coût des trois (3) tests PCR COVID-19 – jusqu’à un total de 450 USD – sera remboursé aux participants des cours parrainés par le KAIPTC. Les tests comprennent un test avant l’embarquement pour le Ghana, un test à l’aéroport international de Kotoka (KIA) et le test final avant le départ du Ghana. Tous les reçus sont nécessaires pour effectuer les remboursements.
4. Les participants aux cours hébergés au KAIPTC sont tenus de rester sur place pendant toute la durée du cours.
5. Ni le gouvernement du Ghana, ni le ministère de la défense du Ghana, ni le KAIPTC, ni le sponsor du cours, ni le pays organisateur ne peuvent être tenus responsables de quelque manière que ce soit des coûts supplémentaires résultant d’un test COVID-19 positif ou d’une infection COVID-19.
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