On Monday 7th September 2026, Golden Star Wassa Ltd (GSWL) hosted a high-powered delegation from the Ghana Armed Forces led by the General Officer Commanding (GOC), Southern Command, Brigadier General Edward Aweribey. He was accompanied by the Commanding Officer (CO) of the 2nd Infantry Battalion (2BN), Lieutenant Colonel Phillip Nartey, and other senior officers from the Southern Command.
The primary purpose of the visit was to formally call on the Executive Management of GSWL, assess the operational environment, and interact with troops deployed at the mine site to support security operations.
The delegation was warmly received by the Executive Management team comprising Dr. Chen Shuai, Chief Executive Officer; Mr. Gerard Boakye, Deputy Director of Corporate Affairs; and Mr. George Korsi Nutor, Mine Manager.
Security Briefing
As part of the programme, the Security Superintendent, Major Joseph Zato (Rtd), delivered a comprehensive presentation on the general security situation at GSWL.
The GOC was also briefed on the cordial civil-military relationship and the ongoing collaboration between GSWL, the security department, and the deployed troops.
Interaction with Troops
The GOC and CO later interacted directly with the troops deployed on site. Brigadier General Aweribey commended them for their professionalism, discipline, and commitment to duty under challenging conditions. He urged them to maintain high standards of vigilance, respect for human rights, and close cooperation with the company's security team.
The visit ended with an assurance from both parties to deepen collaboration for the mutual benefit of the company, the military, and the host communities.