Vice President Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to strengthening Ghana’s security institutions, urging the Ministry of the Interior and its agencies to intensify public education and sustain professionalism in safeguarding the country.
The Vice President made the call on Monday during a working visit to the Ministry of the Interior as part of her tour of Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), where she was received by the Minister for the Interior, Alhaji Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka, his deputy, the ministry’s management and staff, as well as heads of the country’s security agencies.
The visit began with an inspection of a ceremonial guard made up entirely of women, whom the Vice President praised for their discipline and professionalism before holding discussions with the ministry’s leadership.
Addressing officials, Prof. Opoku-Agyemang described the Interior Ministry as one of the government’s most critical institutions, noting that national security remains indispensable to Ghana’s development agenda.
“The Ministry carries one of Government’s most important responsibilities, as security remains essential to development and national progress,” she said.
She stressed that while effective laws and institutions are necessary, sustainable security also depends on an informed and cooperative public.
“Sustainable security cannot be achieved through legislation alone; citizens must understand the purpose of our laws and willingly support their implementation,” the Vice President said, adding that stronger trust and mutual respect between security personnel and citizens were essential for effective security delivery.
She also underscored the need for technical expertise to maintain the equipment and technologies deployed across the country’s security services and reaffirmed government’s commitment to supporting the ministry in delivering its mandate.
The Vice President commended the ministry’s discipline, punctuality and dedication to duty, acknowledging its central role in protecting lives and property through the promotion of peace, public safety and effective law enforcement.
During the engagement, the ministry briefed the Vice President on the work of its 11 agencies, highlighting efforts in border and migration management, disaster preparedness, identity management, digital transformation, institutional reforms and national security.
Officials also outlined ongoing reforms, including the implementation of the Community Service Act, proposed parole regulations currently before Parliament, intensified efforts to combat narcotics through stronger prosecutorial powers, expanded public education and the seizure of assets linked to illicit drug trafficking.
Welcoming the Vice President, Interior Minister Alhaji Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka described the visit as a demonstration of the Presidency’s commitment to strengthening coordination across government.
“Her visit demonstrates the Presidency’s commitment to fostering stronger collaboration across government and ensuring effective coordination in the implementation of the national development agenda,” he said.
The minister expressed appreciation for the Vice President’s engagement, saying it had renewed the morale of the ministry and its agencies.
He also highlighted several achievements recorded under the ministry, including progress on major legislative reforms, the establishment of 24-Hour Economy Units within the security agencies, strengthened financial management systems, ongoing safety improvements at the ministry’s headquarters and the successful rollout of its first electronic services platform.
According to him, the platform has already facilitated the issuance of 1,499 electronic visas (e-Visas).
He reaffirmed the ministry’s commitment to working with the government to build “a peaceful, secure and prosperous Ghana for all.”
Source: www.kumasimail.com
