LocationsUNDP Ghana and the Office of the National Security Advisor Sign Landmark MoU to Enhance National Security, Peace, and Social Cohesion
April 26, 2025
From the left is Ms Ahunna Eziakonwa, UN Assistant Secretary-General & Director of UNDP Regional Bureau for Africa, exchanging handshake and signed MoU with the National Security Advisor, Prosper Douglas Bani
Ada, Ghana — 26th April – The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Ghana and the Office of the National Security Advisor of the Republic of Ghana have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deepen cooperation on strengthening security, peace, and social cohesion in Ghana.
The MoU, signed during the prestigious Executive Leadership Programme held in Ada, provides a framework of collaboration between UNDP and the Office of the National Security Advisor to jointly plan, mobilise resources, and implement programmes and interventions aligned with Ghana’s national priorities.
Central to the agreement is the development of a National Security Programme Framework, the establishment of a basket fund to be managed by UNDP, and the delivery of strategic initiatives according to UNDP’s administrative and operational standards.
Speaking at the signing ceremony, Ms. Ahunna Eziakonwa, UNDP Assistant Administrator and Regional Director for Africa, emphasised the significance of the partnership:
"Security, peace, and social cohesion are the bedrock of sustainable development. This partnership between UNDP and Ghana’s Office of the National Security Advisor exemplifies our shared commitment to building resilient communities and fostering inclusive development."
Ms Ahunna Eziakonwa, UN Assistant Secretary-General & Director of UNDP Regional Bureau for Africa, delivering her remarks
The National Security Advisor, Prosper Douglas Bani, welcomed the collaboration, noting:
"This MoU marks a major milestone in our efforts to strengthen national security and advance social cohesion in Ghana. By joining forces with UNDP, we are demonstrating our resolve to proactively address emerging security challenges through inclusive, coordinated, and sustainable interventions. We are committed to ensuring that Ghana remains a beacon of peace and stability in the region."
The collaboration will focus on designing, resourcing, and implementing targeted programmes that contribute to national and community-level resilience, address vulnerabilities, and promote inclusive approaches to security and development.
This strategic partnership underscores the importance of whole-of-government and whole-of-society approaches to security in today’s complex environment, aligning with both Ghana’s national development agenda and UNDP’s commitment to fostering peaceful, just, and inclusive societies.
From the left is Mr Niloy Banerjee, UNDP Ghana Resident Representative, next to him is Ms Ahunna Eziakonwa, UN Assistant Secretary-General & Director of UNDP Regional Bureau for Africa, exchanging handshake with the National Security Advisor, Prosper Douglas Bani, behind him is the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin and next him is Johnson Kwadwo Asiedu Nketia, the General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC)
About UNDP
UNDP works in about 170 countries and territories, helping to eradicate poverty, reduce inequalities and exclusion, and build resilience so countries can sustain progress. As the UN’s development agency, UNDP plays a critical role in helping countries achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.
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