The Minister for the Interior Muntaka Mohammed has called for stronger coordination, professionalism, and collaboration within the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) to effectively address the country’s evolving migration and security challenges.
Speaking at the Ghana Immigration Service Regional Commanders’ Conference at the GIS Centre of Excellence in Odorkor, the Minister said enhanced command synergy is essential to combating emerging threats, including irregular migration, human trafficking, transnational organised crime, terrorism, and cyber-enabled crime.
The three-day conference is being held under the theme, “Strengthening Command Synergy for Sustainable Growth.”
Addressing regional and sector commanders, the Minister stressed that no security institution could effectively confront today’s complex security environment in isolation.
“Strong command synergy is indispensable to operational effectiveness, institutional discipline, accountability, and sustainable growth,” the Minister said.
The Minister commended the Comptroller-General of Immigration, Mr. Samuel Basintale Amadu, and the management of the Ghana Immigration Service for prioritising staff welfare, improving logistics, and expanding infrastructure to strengthen the Service’s operational readiness.
According to the Minister, investments in personnel welfare and modern infrastructure are critical to building a motivated, resilient, and well-equipped immigration service capable of fulfilling its mandate.
The Minister also reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to strengthening the operational capacity of the Ghana Immigration Service through increased resource allocation, modern equipment, and improved working conditions.
Expressing appreciation to officers and personnel of the Service, the Minister acknowledged their professionalism, dedication, and sacrifices in safeguarding Ghana’s borders and contributing to national peace, security, and development.
The Minister further encouraged regional and sector commanders to continue demonstrating integrity, fairness, and discipline in the discharge of their responsibilities while taking advantage of the conference to exchange ideas, share experiences, and develop practical strategies to improve the Service’s effectiveness.
The conference will feature presentations on strategic leadership, command and control, strategic management and finance, disciplinary procedures under L.I. 2245, and 360-degree leadership, all aimed at enhancing leadership capacity and institutional performance.
The Minister expressed confidence that the conference would contribute significantly to building a stronger, more professional Ghana Immigration Service capable of protecting Ghana’s borders and supporting the country’s long-term development objectives.
