Deputy Defence Minister Brogya Genfi has announced that the Ghana Armed Forces will begin its recruitment exercise this week.

In a statement he shared on his official Facebook page, the Deputy Minister said the Armed Forces seeks to recruit 12,000 people to join the Forces for a period of three years.
He also revealed that the cost for the recruitment exercise has been reduced by 40 percent.

Additionally, the recruitment will be done in all the regions, a move he said will ensure equal opportunity and national inclusion.

“In line with H.E. the President and Commander-in-Chief John Dramani Mahama commitment to affordability, accessibility and fairness, the cost of the recruitment forms has been reduced from by over 40% compared to the last recruitment.

In addition to the huge cut in the cost of recruitment form, the recruitment will take place across all regions, ensuring equal opportunity and national inclusion.”

He cautioned the public to remain vigilant so they are not defrauded, indicating that the recruitment will not be done on social media.”

“Take Note that no recruitment will take place on social media. The process will be transparent and professional. All qualified applicants must be medically fit and be prepared to abandon all hope of normal life!

All the application qualification, procedure and regional centers will be announced within the week through the Ministry of Defence Ghana website, Ghana Armed Forces website, selected newspapers and electronic platforms.”

Below is the full statement

????RECRUITMENT ALERT

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) is undergoing a massive expansion beginning this week. Over the next 3 years, GAF will recruit 12,000 personnel to reinforce our national defence capabilities.

In line with H.E. the President and Commander-in-Chief John Dramani Mahama commitment to affordability, accessibility and fairness, the cost of the recruitment forms has been reduced from by over 40% compared to the last recruitment.
In addition to the huge cut in the cost of recruitment form, the recruitment will take place across all regions, ensuring equal opportunity and national inclusion.

Let this be clear: Recruitment into the Ghana Armed Forces is NOT for sale—and will NEVER be for sale under our #EagleEyes watch. Any individual or syndicate involved in fraudulent recruitment schemes will be dealt with without mercy.

Take Note that no recruitment will take place on social media. The process will be transparent and professional. All qualified applicants must be medically fit and be prepared to abandon all hope of normal life!

We are building a force that reflects the strength, discipline, and unity of Ghana. ????????