Godfred Seidu Jasaw

Legislator for Wa East Constituency, Upper West 🇬🇭Farmer Social Policy Analyst Development Advocate

[Godfred Seidu Jasaw @GSJasaw1]

Happy National Farmers Day
Your efforts are crucial to Ghana's prosperity, and I'm committed to supporting initiatives that empower rural communities, boost productivity, and promote international trade.
To my farmers in Wa East and across Ghana, I stand in solidarity with you.

[Zero Hunger Coalition @ZH_Coalition]

"On #RuralWomenDay, we celebrate the courage, knowledge & perseverance of women across Africa’s rural landscapes.
A reminder to enshrine their rights in law, embed their leadership in #FoodSystems & commit resources so their ingenuity isn't unseen"
🗨️ Hon @uwumukiza11, @TheAFSPaN

[Zero Hunger Coalition @ZH_Coalition]

"MPs must lead efforts to improve Africa’s #FoodSystems", said Hon. @GSJasaw1, Chairperson of the @TheAFSPaN, during #AFSF2025 in Dakar, Senegal.

🧾 Read the news by @jopoku11 on @JoyFmNews on the role of Parliamentarians in making Africa food secure. ⤵️
https://t.co/AvzFJIDm1O

[Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, Esq. MP. @etsedafeamekpor]

I have had many calls from our Party foot soldiers regarding the Army Recruitment & max age for prospective Applicants. They aren’t happy.

So I decided to look at some countries & their set standards in this matter.

These are my findings:

AFRICA:
1. Benin
Minimum: 21 for voluntary enlistment. Maximum: 35yrs

2. Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)
Minimum: 18 for both voluntary & compulsory service. Maximum: 35yrs

3. Egypt
Minimum: 18.
Maximum: 30yrs

4. Kenya
Minimum: 18.
Maximum: Varies by role:
26 years: General Duty Recruits and General Service Officer (GSO) Cadets. 30yrs: Specialist Officers and Tradesmen/women. 39yrs for Chaplains/Imams. 

5. Malawi
Minimum: 18.
Maximum: Varies by qualification level: 24yrs: For general recruits with a Malawi Sch Cert of Edu (MSCE). 28yrs: For applicants with a Diploma or Certificate. 30yrs for applicants with Bachelors

6. Nigeria
Minimum: Varies depending on the intake:18yrs For Regular Recruits (non-tradesmen and women). 22yrs: For Direct Short Service enlistments. Maximum: Varies by role and qualification: 22yrs: For Regular Recruits (non-tradesmen and women) 26yrs: For Tradesmen and women with specific skills.
35yrs: For Direct Short Service commissions. 

7. Senegal
Minimum: 18 for compulsory and voluntary service.
Maximum: In practice, the enlistment age for recruits was between 19 and 22 in 2001, though more current data is not readily available. 

8. South Africa
Minimum: 18.
Maximum: Varies by educational qualification: 22yrs: For Grade 12 applicants. 26yrs: For graduates with a three-year tertiary qualification. 

10. Tanzania
Minimum: 18yrs
Maximum: 62yrs

11. Togo
Minimum: 18 for voluntary enlistment. Maximum: 35yrs

12. Zambia
Minimum: 18yrs
Maximum: 25yrs for typical recruit intake, though this may vary by category. 

ASIA & THE OCEANIA

13. Australia
Minimum: 17 to enlist; 18 to deploy. Applicants can apply from 16.5 years of age.
Maximum: 56 for general enlistment. 

14. India
Minimum: 16.5 yrs: Technical Entry Scheme & National Defence Academy. 17.5 yrs: Soldier-level entries (Agniveer). Maximum: 21yrs: Soldier General Duty and Agniveer. 23yrs: Soldier (Tradesman or Clerk). 25yrs: Combined Defence Services Exam (CDSE) for male and female Officers' Training Academy (OTA) candidates. 

EUROPE

15. France
Minimum: 17.5yrs to join the Foreign Legion, with parental consent for applicants under 18. Maximum: 39.5yrs to join the Foreign Legion.

15. Germany
Minimum: 17yrs with parental consent. Maximum: 50yrs is the normal maximum age for general enlistment. 

16. Russia
Minimum: 18yrs
Maximum: Since May 2022, the upper age limit for first-time contracts has been removed. Previously, the limit was 40. 

17. United Kingdom
Minimum: 16yrs to join, but applicants can start the process earlier. Parental consent is needed for anyone under 18. Maximum age limit depends on the military branch & role: British Army (Regular Soldier): 36yrs. British Army (Reservist Soldier): 42yrs. Royal Navy: 39yrs

NORTH AMERICA

18. Canada
Minimum: 17yrs with parental consent for those under 18. Applicants can be 16 to join the Reserves or enter military colleges. Maximum: The maximum enlistment age is based on the requirement that a member can serve until 60yrs of age, minus the minimum years of service for the chosen career. The max age for Reserves is 60yrs. 

19. United States
Minimum: 17 with parental consent. Maximum: Varies by service branch: US Army: 35yrs for enlisted personnel. The maximum for Active Duty, Army Reserves, and Army National Guard was increased to 42 in 2015, although waivers may be required. 

20. Brazil

In Brazil, military service is compulsory for men from age 18yrs. Maximum age to join is 45yrs. Voluntary service is allowed from age 17, though most men are conscripted for 10 to 12 months. 

So in Ghana, we can extend our Age limit to say 35yrs or even 40yrs depending on the medical fitness & non-combatant roles. We need new ways of doing things.

#LetsresetGhanaArmy#

[Godfred Seidu Jasaw @GSJasaw1]

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[Benjamin B. Campion @bbcampion]

Ghana participates in the 10th Our Ocean Conference
The tenth Our Ocean Conference is underway in Busan, Republic of Korea from April 28-30, 2025.

[Godfred Seidu Jasaw @GSJasaw1]

2025 Budget Estimates: Parliament approves over Two Billion Cedis for Minister of Food and Agriculture https://t.co/cJbgBed9q1 via @AGRA_Africa @tv3_ghana @metrotvgh @ghonetv @selormmorrison @AgNews

[Godfred Seidu Jasaw @GSJasaw1]

Delivered the keynote address at the International Women’s Day event organised by AGRA and Government of Ghana- i urged participants amongst others, to take advantage of the new government’s initiatives on inclusivity to Produce, Process ,Trader
HAPPY INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY

[Godfred Seidu Jasaw @GSJasaw1]

President unveils agricultural transformation agenda to reduce $2 Billion annual food import Bill – Wa East MP  https://t.co/GtUX7aNyw3

[Godfred Seidu Jasaw @GSJasaw1]

Ghana joins the league of Nations with dedicated climate change law. Act 1124 and has appointed a minister of state in charge of climate change and sustainability!

[AFSPaN Africa Food Systems Parliamentary Network @TheAFSPaN]

Join AFSPaN for a high-level policy roundtable on "Parliamentary Leadership in Action: Implementing the Post-Malabo Strategy for Resilient and Inclusive Agrifood Systems”

Friday 10th January 2025 @ 15:00

📺Tune in live: https://t.co/GIKBDFP1au

#CAADPKampala2025

[Godfred Seidu Jasaw @GSJasaw1]

Cocobod has simply been so badly mismanaged they are unable to attract foreign syndicated loan to buy Cocoa beans this year

[AFSPaN Africa Food Systems Parliamentary Network @TheAFSPaN]

Following intensive and rich discussions among #AFSPaN members between June 19 and July 4, 2024, we are happy to share with you the Parliamentarian position on the #post-MalaboAgenda! Stay tuned for more. #CAADP #FoodTransformation #Agenda2063

[AFSPaN Africa Food Systems Parliamentary Network @TheAFSPaN]

In an interview, Hon. Dr. @GSJasaw1 touches on some of the focus areas of AFSPaN. He asserts that “we (AFSPaN) are interested in reducing trade barriers and how we could propose policies and arrangements within our countries.”(2/3)
#ReducingTradeBarriers #ClimateSmartAgriculture

[AFSPaN Africa Food Systems Parliamentary Network @TheAFSPaN]

Wondering what role MPs have in advocating 4 #transformation in driving accountability in agriculture? Follow the convo on future of #PostMalaboAgenda and how MPs can advocate 4 legislative structures that can enhance accountability.#AgrifoodTransformation #Agenda2063 @AUC_CAADP

[Godfred Seidu Jasaw @GSJasaw1]

MPs amplifying actionable steps to agro-food system transformation in Africa

[Godfred Seidu Jasaw @GSJasaw1]

@TheAFSPaN @policylink_gl @CAREGlobal So refreshing that country elected MPs can input the Post-Malabo conversation

[AFSPaN Africa Food Systems Parliamentary Network @TheAFSPaN]

The forum on the future of post #MalaboAgenda to mobilise nationally-elected MPs around @AU_CAADP in advocating 4 inclusive agrifood transformation in Africa is underway in Ghana. How can MPs be engaged 2 push 4 transformation in our agric sector? @policylink_gl @CAREGlobal

[David Adama @AdamaD05]

Parliamentarians recognise the need to identify and strengthen food production corridors and look beyond country borders to address Africa's food security challenges @neemalugangira @AGRA_Africa @GJasaw

[AGRA - Sustainably Growing Africa’s Food Systems. @AGRA_Africa]

The #SDGsActionSummit24 has kicked off and is live!

Follow the discussions : https://t.co/J74hKMH67b

#TransformingToday #SafeguardingTheFuture