As the golden lights bathed the gathering hall on Friday, February 6, 2026, anticipation and camaraderie filled the air. Officers, partners, and dignitaries from across the Upper East Region gathered for the Narcotics Control Commission’s (NACOC) annual get-together and awards night, a night that would become more than just a celebration.
Standing before the assembled crowd, SNCO Saeed Abdul-Aziz, Upper East Regional Commander of NACOC, delivered a speech that moved hearts and minds. His words echoed the spirit of the evening: “Tonight is not only a moment of celebration, but also a time of reflection, a time to appreciate the teamwork, discipline, and sacrifices made by all officers and partners in the fight against illicit drugs.”
He paused to acknowledge the presence of distinguished guests, community leaders, agency partners, and fellow officers, whose support had been pivotal throughout the year. “We are deeply grateful to you all for your influential support. This demonstrates the strong collaboration and shared commitment we have towards impacting our communities and protecting the future of our youth.”
Yet, Commander Abdul-Aziz’s message was also one of caution and unity. “To our sister agencies and stakeholders, I want to say we are reassured, but reassured is always wrong when incidents are tightly bound. Your intelligence, your resources, and your unwavering partnership are the reasons we have seen success in 2025. I urge you all, let us work even more closely together. No single agency can win this battle alone. The fight against drug abuse is not a solitary one.”
He spoke poignantly about the real consequences of drugs infiltrating communities, not just individual misuse, but the upending of families and the stability of society itself. “It is a danger that puts everyone at risk.”
Commander Abdul-Aziz praised his team’s efforts in carrying out the Commission’s mandate, especially their public sensitization campaigns and efforts to combat trafficking. He highlighted a new partnership: “The Command also collaborated with the Presbyterian Psychiatric Clinic in Bolgatanga to commence counseling services for those affected. We do it for the safety of our streets. Above all, we do it because we must always stand in for each other.”
As his speech reached its crescendo, his message became a rallying call: “Let our bond be unbreakable, our resolve be unshakable, our actions be driven by one singular force, the love of our country, Ghana.”
With hope for the future, Commander Abdul-Aziz closed, “It is our fervent prayer that the year 2026 will be better than what we have achieved. We trust that corporate bodies and key agencies will continue to support the Commission in the fight against drug abuse and illicit trafficking. May God bless you all, and may God bless our government.”
The applause that followed was not just for the awards handed out that night, but for the steadfast commitment and unity of purpose that the Commander’s words inspired, reminding all in attendance that the struggle against drug abuse is both a shared duty and a noble cause.
A total of 14 persons were awarded in different categories, and the award ceremony attracted the presence of other security officials from Ghana Immigration, CEPS, Police, Military, and some other organizations.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com