The Volta Regional Coordinating Council (VRCC), in partnership with the 66 Artillery Regiment and the Veterans Administration Ghana (VAG), has commem
The Volta Regional Coordinating Council (VRCC), in partnership with the 66 Artillery Regiment and the Veterans Administration Ghana (VAG), has commemorated the 80th Remembrance Day to honor Ghana’s fallen heroes.
The solemn ceremony, held on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at Ho Jubilee Park, brought together regional security officials, traditional leaders, religious figures, students, veterans, and members of the public to mark the occasion, also recognized globally as Poppy Day.
The event paid tribute to Ghanaian soldiers and peacekeepers who lost their lives in wars and international peacekeeping missions.
Volta Regional Minister James Gunu praised the bravery and patriotism of the nation’s fallen servicemen and women, noting that their legacy continues to inspire future generations.
“Today, we not only remember those who gave their lives in the line of duty, but we also renew our collective commitment to build a peaceful and prosperous Ghana,” he said.
The Volta/Oti Regional Officer of VAG, FCPO1 Bediako Solomon, expressed gratitude to the government for recognizing the day and called for greater support for surviving veterans, some of whom are over 100 years old, urging financial and welfare assistance to improve their quality of life.
Wreaths were laid on behalf of the President of Ghana, the Security Services, VAG, and the Volta Regional House of Chiefs in memory of the fallen heroes. A two-minute silence was observed to mark the 1918 armistice that ended World War I.
The parade included contingents from the Ghana Armed Forces, Ghana Police Service, Ghana Immigration Service, Ghana National Fire Service, and Ghana Prisons Service. Religious leaders offered prayers for the departed and for continued peace and stability in Ghana and beyond.
Remembrance Day, observed annually on November 11, honors the courage, sacrifice, and dedication of Ghanaian men and women who served in the World Wars and in UN and AU peacekeeping missions.