The Ghana Engineer Company (GHANNENGCOY 8) has observed the 63rd Ghana Independence Day Anniversary with a colourful flag hoisting ceremony at the Sappers Camp in Tombouctou on Friday, 6 March 2020.

The company organised a Flag Hoisting ceremony with a parade under the command of Lt. EK Akorful in Mali. The highlight of the parade was the hoisting of the Ghana flag and the singing of the national anthem.

In his address, the MINUSMA Sector West Commander, Brig. General Eno Eyong who was the Guest of honour commended the Company for the wonderful display of military drill.

He added that the United Nation Mission in Mali was so far satisfied with the performance of the Company.

He entreated the troops to do away with complacency and maintain professionalism and loyalty which is the motor of the Ghana Armed Forces in all endeavours.

The Officer Commanding, Lt. Col Atsu Agbenyega in his remarks thanked the Guest of honour and all invited guests for honouring the invitation. He commended his troops for their good conduct and discipline so far. He urged them to continue to be good ambassadors of Ghana.

As part of the celebration, the Company also played a volleyball match with the El-Salvador Firefighting Unit and an all ranks dance. Troops and Guest were treated to good old Ghanaian music and Borborbor.

The 63rd Independence Anniversary celebration was climaxed with a Thanksgiving Religious Service where prayers were said for the country Ghana and its leadership, the Ghana Armed Forces and the Ghana Engineer Company.