Air Commodore Eric Yirenkyi has taken over as the Chief Staff Officer from Air Commodore David Akrong at the Air Force Headquarters on Thursday 10 August 2023.

Air Commodore Akrong, who completed his tenure successfully as Chief Staff Officer, expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to lead and serve the Air Force. He emphasized on the importance of teamwork and excellence in shaping the future of the Ghana Air Force. He also advised personnel to give the new CSO all the needed support to achieve the mission and vision of the Ghana Air Force.

Air Commodore Yirenkyi, the newly-appointed Chief Staff Officer accepted the responsibilities and challenges that lay ahead while acknowledging the legacy left by his predecessor.

The Base Commander Accra, Air Commodore Eric Agyen-Frempong who presided over the handing/taking over formalities on behalf of the Chief of the Air Staff, used the opportunity to thank the out-gone CSO for his dedicated work to the Ghana Air Force. 

He added that, he had no doubt Air Cdre Akrong would live up to the expectations of the Ghana Air Force and also raise the flag of the Air Force high in his new appointment. Air Cdre Akrong is expected to take up his new appointment as the Deputy Commandant of the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Center (KAIPTC).

Air Cdre Agyen-Frempong also extended a warm hand of welcome to the new CSO and assured him of all the support needed to run his new office smoothly.

The short ceremony which was well attended by some Senior Officers was later climaxed with a short durbar with Officers, Airmen/Airwomen and Defence Civilian Staff to officially introduce the new CSO to the personnel.