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1,200 More Staff Approved for NACOC as Ghana Strengthens Fight Against Drug Trafficking
The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) is set to receive an additional 1,200 personnel following approval for a new recruitment exercise, Majority Leader in Parliament and Builsa North MP, James Agalga, has announced.
According to Agalga, President John Dramani Mahama has approved the recruitment as part of efforts to address staffing gaps within NACOC and strengthen the Commission’s capacity to combat drug trafficking across the country.
Strengthening NACOC’s Operations
Agalga said the additional personnel would help NACOC expand its operational presence in communities, at border points, and across its growing network of district commands.
He explained that the recruitment is intended to provide the Commission with the manpower needed to respond to drug-related threats and improve its ability to operate effectively across the country.
The announcement follows the training of 495 new NACOC officers in 2025, a figure Agalga described as the largest number of officers to graduate from the Commission in a single year.
Expanding District Presence
The planned recruitment comes as NACOC continues to expand its presence across Ghana. Agalga said the additional staff would help address the Commission's longstanding staffing deficit and provide personnel for its expanding district commands.
The move also comes amid continued concerns over drug trafficking and the movement of illicit substances through Ghana's borders.
What It Means for Ghana’s Drug Fight
The recruitment is expected to increase NACOC's workforce and provide additional personnel for enforcement, monitoring, and other operations aimed at tackling narcotics-related activities.
However, the impact of the recruitment will depend on how the additional personnel are deployed, trained, and equipped, as well as the effectiveness of coordination between NACOC and other security agencies
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