BASE COMMANDER’S PROFILE
Air Commodore Sophia Adzo Jiagge
The appointment of Air Commodore Sophia Adzo Jiagge as the first female Chief Staff Officer (CSO) at the Air Force Headquarters marks a defining moment in the history of the Ghana Air Force. Her elevation to this prestigious position is not only a personal achievement but also a significant milestone in the advancement of women in military leadership within the Ghana Armed Forces.
A trailblazer throughout her distinguished career, Air Commodore Jiagge previously etched her name in history as the first female officer to attain the rank of Air Commodore in the Ghana Air Force. Her latest appointment further underscores her exceptional leadership qualities, professionalism, resilience and unwavering commitment to service.
Having served close to three decades with the Colours, Air Commodore Jiagge has built an enviable record of accomplishment across various levels of command and administration. Prior to her current appointment, she served as the Deputy Chief Staff Officer responsible for Administration at Air Force Headquarters. Throughout her career, she has held several key appointments at the Unit, Base, Command and Headquarters levels which demonstrates her versatility and capacity to excel in diverse operational and administrative environments.
Her notable appointments include Officer Commanding the Administration Wing at Air Force Base Tamale, Camp Commandant at the Ministry of Defence (The Square), Deputy Director of Air Force Peace Support Operations, Gender Advisor to the Chief of the Air Staff and Director of Administration at the Air Force Headquarters.
Air Commodore Jiagge has made significant contributions to international peace and security through various peace support operations. Her extensive experience includes service with the African Union Mission in Sudan (AMIS), the United Nations Operation in Côte d’Ivoire (UNOCI) and the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO). She also served as a Military Liaison Officer at the United Nations Headquarters within the Office of Military Affairs, Department of Peacekeeping Operations.
As she assumes the responsibilities of Chief Staff Officer, Air Commodore Sophia Adzo Jiagge carries with her a wealth of experience and a legacy of firsts that continue to inspire.