Japan Donates CFA1.6Bln in Vehicles to Enhance Togo's Police Mobility

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Monday, 13 October 2025 03:38

Japan Donates CFA1.6Bln in Vehicles to Enhance Togo's Police Mobility

(Togo First) - Japan has donated 25 vehicles to Togo’s National Police, worth 402 million yen (about 1.6 billion CFA francs or $2.6 million), to improve the force’s mobility and operational effectiveness.

The official handover took place late last week, marked by the signing of an Exchange of Notes between Afo Salifou, Secretary-General at the Togolese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Cooperation, African Integration and Togolese Abroad, and Junji Gomakubo, Japan’s Ambassador to Togo.

The contribution forms part of Japan’s 2025 Economic and Social Development Program. The vehicles will be deployed to six regional police prefectures and to National Police headquarters to strengthen response capacity, particularly amid growing instability in the Sahel region.

Ambassador Gomakubo said the donation supports Togo’s efforts to modernize its security services.

“This assistance will help modernize and strengthen the operational capabilities of the Togolese police, thereby contributing to national peace and stability,” he said.

The Togolese government welcomed the support, with Salifou noting that it reflects the strong partnership between Lomé and Tokyo, built on cooperation and mutual trust.

“This donation, part of Japan’s 2025 Economic and Social Development Program, demonstrates Japan’s continued commitment to supporting Togo’s efforts to modernize and strengthen its security forces,” Salifou said.

Japan’s backing for Togo’s security sector complements its ongoing cooperation in other areas, including agriculture, environmental protection, and education, underscoring the depth and continuity of bilateral ties.

Esaïe Edoh

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