The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) is introducing a six-month rotational transfer system to move officers between sectors and commands within their respective regions, in a move aimed at broadening their operational experience and improving efficiency.
Comptroller-General of Immigration (CGI), Mr Samuel Basintale Amadu, announced the policy during a durbar with officers at the Upper West Regional Headquarters, explaining that it would replace the existing arrangement under which personnel could remain at one duty post for four to five years.
Under the new system, officers will be reassigned every six months to different sectors and commands within their regions to expose them to varied operational environments and strengthen their professional competencies.
The policy marks a significant shift in the Service’s deployment approach, with management seeking to ensure that officers gain broader experience rather than remain at the same operational locations for extended periods.
Mr Amadu also urged officers to remain committed to their duties and uphold professionalism, integrity and discipline, despite recent incidents involving some of their colleagues.
He commended personnel for their dedication and resilience, urging them not to allow the incidents to undermine their morale or distract them from the core mandate of the Service.
The CGI said officers must remain focused and guided by the values and principles of the GIS in the discharge of their responsibilities.
On welfare, he stressed the importance of good health to effective service delivery and encouraged personnel to undergo regular medical check-ups and adopt healthy lifestyles to maintain their physical and mental well-being.
He reaffirmed management’s commitment to improving the welfare and professional development of officers, urging them to serve with renewed dedication, loyalty and a strong sense of purpose.
The six-month rotation policy is expected to broaden officers’ exposure to different operational settings and strengthen their capacity to perform their duties across the regions.
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