After a week of military-grade drills at the Achiase Jungle Warfare School in the Eastern Region, scholars of Cohort 3 of the PK Amoabeng Leadership Foundation have returned not only with sharpened discipline and resilience, but also with a new mandate: to translate their training into real community impact projects across the country.
The 20 participants were taken through a rigorous set of courses covering leadership, discipline, time management, accountability, integrity and respect. The programme also featured jungle orientation, medical emergency response routines, team bonding exercises and practical drills designed to build endurance and sharpen clarity under pressure. Instructors led participants through obstacle crossings, long treks, survival routines and a variety of field activities intended to expose them to high-intensity environments.
Throughout the week, trainees engaged in group presentations and practical assessments that required them to apply the lessons taught by the military instructors. The approach was intended to reinforce core leadership values while encouraging participants to work as cohesive units, solve problems quickly and support one another in challenging situations.
The Commanding Officer of the Achiase Jungle Warfare School, Lieutenant Colonel Jacob Cudjoe, commended the scholars for their dedication and perseverance. He urged them to take the lessons seriously and apply the discipline and sense of responsibility gained during the training to their personal, professional lives.
Captain Prince Kofi Amoabeng (Rtd.), founder of the leadership foundation, also engaged the cohort during their final debriefing session. Participants shared their experiences from the various team activities, including the obstacle crossings, noting how the physical and mental challenges shaped their perspectives on focus, teamwork and accountability. Several participants said the exercises taught them the value of discipline, clarity of purpose and the importance of maintaining composure under stress.
The cohort expressed deep gratitude to Captain Amoabeng for spearheading the initiative and providing the opportunity to undergo a transformative experience. Many of the scholars reflected on how the week had changed their understanding of leadership and strengthened their appreciation for teamwork, integrity and service.
On the final night, the group presented a citation to the Jungle Warfare School in recognition of the guidance, instruction and mentorship received throughout the military training. They pledged to uphold the values instilled during the training and carry them forward into their future roles.
The leadership foundation views the Achiase module as a critical component of its broader mission to nurture principled, disciplined and impact-driven leaders. Organisers say the experience is designed to prepare young people to navigate complex environments with confidence, resilience and a strong moral compass.
