Mampong: Alhaji Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, Minister for the Interior, has reiterated the government’s commitment to enhancing national security and strengthening border security across the country.
According to Ghana News Agency, the Minister emphasized the importance of modern infrastructure, capacity building, and providing logistics to support the operations of the Ghana Immigration Service. This statement was made during the commissioning of a new office building and the donation of a Nissan pick-up vehicle for the Service in Mampong, Ashanti Region.
He expressed gratitude towards Mr. Yaw Amponsah Marfo, Chief Executive Officer of VIP Transport Services, for his role in constructing the office accommodation and donating the vehicle. The Minister highlighted that the new vehicle would significantly enhance the mobility and operational efficiency of the Ghana Immigration Service in the region.
Further, the Minister stated that the donation exemplified the impact of public-private partnerships in advancing national development and strengthening security infrastructure. The newly constructed modern office building is set to serve as the Mampong Sector Command headquarters, providing personnel with a conducive working environment.
Mr. Mohammed-Mubarak commended the Service for their efforts in improving border security and management, underscoring the notion that security is essential for development. He urged the public to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities, emphasizing that security is a shared responsibility.
The Minister also called on the media to educate citizens on the importance of reporting such activities to maintain peace. Addressing recent violence in Bawku, he appealed to residents to exercise restraint and seek peaceful resolutions to conflicts.
Mr. Samuel Basintale Amadu, Comptroller General of Immigration, acknowledged the nationwide challenges in office accommodation and pledged to work on solutions with the Minister’s support. He expressed gratitude to Mr. Yaw Amponsah Marfo for the donation, assuring that the facility would be well-maintained.
Mr. Marfo described his gesture as giving back to the community that shaped his success, reaffirming his commitment to supporting humanitarian causes for Ghana’s progress. The Ghana Immigration Service, under the Ministry of the Interior, regulates the entry, residence, employment, and exit of foreigners in the country.