Air Commodore Kwabena Kissiedu Manukre Atiemo has been officially inducted into office as the Base Commander, Air Force Base Takoradi on Sunday, 13 October 2024.  

The induction service was held at the Air Force Recruit Training School (AFRTS) auditorium under the theme: "Our Lives Our Worship; Our Work Our Worship".

The Acting Director General, Religious Affairs (A/DGRA) of the Ghana Armed Forces, Colonel Benjamin Godson Kumi-Woode officiated the induction ceremony and administered the oath of office to the Base Commander.

In his address, Air Commodore Atiemo reaffirmed the vision of the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Vice Marshal Frederick Asare Kwasi Bekoe, to create a smart Air Force, emphasising that this vision could only be achieved through good use of power at all levels, professionalism, politeness and support from all personnel. He further noted that the true measure of his leadership would lie in the quality of Officers, Airmen, and Defence Civilian Staff his Command would produce.

The Base Commander expressed his commitment to leading with integrity, fostering teamwork, and striving for excellence. He also promised to prioritize the welfare of all personnel as rooted in the pledge he had made to serve while expecting high standards from them in order to meet the expectations of the CAS and all stakeholders.

He expressed his gratitude to the Chief of the Air Staff and the Military High Command for the trust reposed in him to serve as Base Commander and underscored the extraordinary privilege of serving the nation as he reminded personnel to uphold the oath they sworn to defend their country even at the peril of their lives.

In the sermon, Reverend Samuel Atiemo, father of the Base Commander spoke about the challenges Christians face worldwide due to their service to God but highlighted that their strength lies in their faith. He shared the story of Constantine's victory in the Western Roman Empire after seeing a vision of Christ and the cross, underscoring the cross as a symbol of victory.

Delivering the Islamic exhortation, the Ghana Armed Forces Chief Imam, Lieutenant Colonel Najmu-Deen Agbere Mohammed reminded the congregation that Allah tests all humans throughout their lives. He therefore encouraged everyone to remain steadfast in their faith as doing so would lead to reward in the hereafter.

The event was attended by several dignitaries including the Western Regional Minister; Honourable Kwabena Okyere Darko-Mensah, Director General Training, General Headquarters, Brigadier General Winfred Dzandu-Hedidor, Base Commander, Air Force Base Accra; Air Commodore Eric Agyen-Frempong, Flag Officer Commanding Naval Logistics Command; Commodore Eric Osei, Flag Officer Fleet, Western  Naval Command; Commodore Samuel Ayelazono, Deputy Chief Staff Officer Logistics (Air Force Headquarters), Air Commodore Samuel Benjamin Offei; Commander, Air Force Logistics Command, Air Commodore Richard Danso; Flying Group Commander, Air Force Base Takoradi Group Captain Selase Yaya  Agbenyefia, Directors from the General and Air Force Headquarters, members of the Western Regional Security Council, Traditional Rulers, Representatives of Corporate Institutions, Family Members and Retired Officers.