The U.S. Embassy’s FBI Legal Attaché Office, in collaboration with the U.S. Department of State’s Counterterrorism Bureau, has successfully completed a comprehensive six-week, capacity-building initiative for Ghana’s National Intelligence Bureau–Counterterrorism Directorate (NIB-CTD).
This marks the first extended, modular training effort of its kind focused on the Counterterrorism Directorate’s operational and legal competencies in counterterrorism (CT) investigations.
Thirty-five NIB-CTD officers from various regions of Ghana participated in the program, selected for their current or future involvement in counterterrorism casework and interagency coordination.
The intensive training program was designed to develop core competencies across six critical areas: Basic Counterterrorism Investigations, CT Intelligence Operations, Interview and Interrogation Techniques, Report Writing and Documentation Standards, Investigating Terrorist Financing & Emerging Technologies, Legal Frameworks for CT Prosecution and Human Rights Compliance.
A distinguished team of instructors from the FBI Academy at Quantico, prosecutors from the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) of Kenya and Ghana’s Attorney General’s Department delivered the comprehensive curriculum.
Mr. Charles A. Kipo, Director General of the National Intelligence Bureau in his remarks said “The training and equipment provided will significantly enhance the capabilities of our personnel, enabling us to better address the complex security challenges we face and ultimately contribute to a safer and more secure environment for our citizens. The gesture demonstrates the strong partnership and commitment to our shared security goals.”
To mark the occasion and reinforce operational capability, the U.S. Embassy donated laptop computers and printers to support the Directorate’s new centralized case reporting and investigative functions. The Chargé d’Affaires of the U.S. Embassy, Rolf Olson, in his closing remarks highlighted the United States commitment to strengthening Ghana’s security and counterterrorism response through rule-of-law.
The initiative represents a significant milestone in U.S.-Ghana security cooperation and underscores the shared commitment to combating terrorism through enhanced investigative capabilities and adherence to international legal standards. The training program reflects the U.S. government’s ongoing dedication to building partner capacity in West Africa’s counterterrorism efforts.
