Meet Commodore Anokye-boakye; Ghana’s 1st Female Naval Officer


Commodore Faustina Boakyewaa Anokye-Boakye is Ghana’s 1st female Naval Officer
Commodore Faustina Boakyewaa Anokye-Boarkye is a distinguished officer of the Ghana Navy and a pioneering figure in the country's security services. In 1996, She made history as the first woman to be enlisted into the Ghana Navy at a time when the institution has remained an exclusive male institution since its establishment.

Against this backdrop, Commodore Faustina Boakyewaa Anokye-Boakye emerged as a trailblazer. Raised in Axim, she rose through the Ghana Navy by discipline, competence and consistency.

She is never seeking special treatment, only meeting the same standerds as here peers. She served in key command roles, represented Ghana on international peacekeeping missions and built a legacy defined by not just by rank, but excellence.

Commodore Anokye-Boakye joined the Ghana Navy shortly after completing her tertiary education, unaware she was stepping into an all-male institution.

It was only during her interview process that she discovered that no woman had ever served in the Ghana Navy before her. Undeterred, she presses forward thereby laying the foundation for a greater female inclusion in the service.

Through years of discipline, professionalism and unwavering resolve she steadily rose through the ranks. She served as the Deputy Chief of Staff Officer for Policy and Plans where she played a critical role in shaping strategic direction and policy implementation within the Ghana Navy.

Among her notable achievements is her appointment as the First Female Commanding Officer of the Ghana Navy Supply Base in Takoradi. In that role, she emphasized the importance of strengthening naval assets and improving operational efficiency particularly given the base's strategic coastal location.

Beyond her leadership role, Commodore Anokye-Boakye has been an outspoken advocate for greater public recognition of the Navy's contributions to national development.
She has highlighted the service's crucial role in protecting Ghana's maritime domain, noting that nearly 90 percent of the country's import and exports are transported by sea.

A strong believer in meri-based leadership, she continues to inspire young women to challenge social limitations and pursue careers in the traditionally male-dominated fields. For Commodore Faustina Boakyewaa Anokye-Boakye, excellence and not gender defines capability. Her trailblazing journey remains a symbol of courage, service and possibility within the Ghana's Armed Forces.

Courtesy : Ghana Web

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