First Female African Female Force Commander, Major General Anita Asmah has been recognized.
”It was a really proud moment for Ghana at the UN Peacekeeping Ministerial in Germany as I made it a point during my speech to celebrate the first UN African female Force Commander — the outstanding and phenomenal Major General Anita Asmah who is currently the Head of Mission and Force Commander of the UN Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF) in Syria”, Mr. Okudzeto Ablakwa , Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister wrote in a post.
She received a well-deserved thunderous applause.
Her appointment by UN Secretary-General António Guterres is the latest affirmation of the global competence and unquestionable capabilities of the Ghanaian woman.
”Hearty congratulations to Major General Anita Asmah and all Ghanaian women”, he said.
Mr. Ablakwa also noted that Ghana is equally proud of all 2,431 Ghanaian troops currently on peace operations at various theaters of conflict across the world.
”Ghana shall continue to be a leading force for peace in this troubled world”, the Minister posted.