Defence Ministry, Catholic Bishops’ Conference discuss collaboration on Sahel peace initiative

The Ministry of Defence recently met with a delegation from the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference. The delegation was led by Fr. Michael Quaicoe, Director of Governance, Justice and Peace.

The meeting occurred yesterday at The Square, the Ministry’s headquarters. They discussed potential collaboration to strengthen peace in Ghana and West Africa.

This partnership aligns with the Sahel Peace Initiative (SPI). SPI aims to promote peace, security, and social cohesion in the Sahel region.

Fr. Quaicoe emphasized the Catholic Church's commitment to security partnerships. He noted that SPI seeks to encourage cooperation among stakeholders for shared peace.

Ministry officials welcomed this proposal. They recognized the importance of involving faith-based organizations in peacebuilding efforts.