By Bako Christopher
Sunyani, Ghana — Two senior officers of the Ghana Air Force have been honoured with professional recognition by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, CILT Ghana, in a boost to military logistics and supply chain capacity.
The officers — Air Commodore Elvis King Arneson, Commander, Air Force Base Accra, and Air Commodore Samuel Benjamin Offei, Commander, Air Force Logistics Command — were inducted during CILT Ghana’s 2026 Logistics and Transport Conference and Annual General Meeting in Sunyani from August 25 to 26.
Air Commodore Arneson was inducted as a Chartered Member, while Air Commodore Offei attained the rank of Fellow of the Institute.
In a story by Flight Sergeant Aidoo Obed of Ghana Air Force and made available to Security Watch Africa on Wednesday, said the achievement reflects the officers’ professional competence and commitment to excellence in logistics, transport and supply chain management — critical pillars for operational effectiveness and national security.
The conference, held under the theme: “Transforming Ghana’s Transport Infrastructure for Inclusive and Sustainable Growth,” brought together logistics and transport professionals, policymakers, and industry stakeholders from Ghana and across West Africa to discuss emerging challenges in the sector.
Speaking at the event, Alhaji Saaka Dumba, President of CILT Ghana, said the gathering came at a defining moment, as digital transformation, infrastructure modernisation, climate concerns, and evolving supply chains are reshaping economies.
“Efficient transport infrastructure remains the backbone of economic growth, regional integration, industrial expansion and social inclusion,” Alhaji Dumba stated.
He added that CILT Ghana remains focused on professional excellence, capacity building, policy advocacy and stakeholder collaboration, with emphasis on modernising transport systems, improving logistics efficiency, enhancing road safety and promoting sustainable mobility.
CILT was founded in the United Kingdom in 1919 and granted a Royal Charter in 1926. It has over 32,000 members in more than 40 countries.
The Ghana Branch was established in 1965 and is recognised as a professional body under Ghanaian law.
The induction of the two Air Force commanders underscores the growing partnership between Ghana’s security institutions and civilian professional bodies to strengthen national logistics and transport systems.
