National Defence University to strengthen Ghana’s response to emerging security threats – Haruna Iddrisu

Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu says the establishment of the National Defence University of Ghana is intended to strengthen the country’s capacity to respond to emerging security threats, including terrorism, cyberattacks, violent extremism and climate-related risks.

Under the National Defence University Act, 2026, the institution will operate as an autonomous, specialised higher education institution for the Ghana Armed Forces and the wider security sector.

Speaking at the inauguration of the university’s governing council, Mr Iddrisu said Ghana needed to prepare for security challenges that increasingly cut across national borders and traditional military operations.