Speaking at the commissioning of a new office building and the donation of a Nissan pick-up vehicle at Mampong in the Ashanti Region for the Ghana Immigration Service, the Hon. Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, reaffirmed government’s commitment to bolstering national security and strengthening border security and management in the country.
The Minister emphasized government’s unwavering commitment to improving the welfare of security personnel and enhancing national security. He highlighted the need for modern infrastructure, capacity building and provision of modern equipment and logistics to support the Ghana Immigration Service in discharging its mandate effectively.
He commended Mr. Yaw Amponsah Marfo, the Chief Executive Officer of VIP Transport Services, for the construction of an office accommodation and donation of a brand new pick-up vehicle for the Ghana Immigration Service and said the donation exemplifies the power of public-private partnerships in driving national development and enhancing security infrastructure.
According to him, the modern office building will serve as the headquarters for the Mampong Sector Command, providing a cutting-edge working environment for personnel. He added that the brand-new Nissan pick-up vehicle will significantly enhance the mobility and operational efficiency of the Ghana Immigration Service in the region.
Hon.Muntaka lauded the Ghana Immigration Service for their good work and dedication, which has improved border security and management, saying that without security, there cannot be development.
The Minister urged the public to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities to the security agencies, stressing that security is a shared responsibility. He also called on the media to sensitize citizens on the importance of reporting suspicious activities to maintain peace and security in the communities.
In a related development, Hon. Muntaka urged the people of Bawku to exercise restraint and seek peaceful means to resolve their differences amid recent violence, promoting peace in the area.
In his statement, the Comptroller General of Immigration Mr. Samuel Basintale Amadu highlighted the service’s office accommodation challenges nationwide and pledged to prioritize solutions with the Interior Minister’s support.
He thanked Mr Yaw Amponsah Marfo for the kind donation and assured that the facility will be put to good use and maintained.
Mr. Yaw Ampofo Marfo, CEO of VIP, who donated the facility and a pickup vehicle to the Immigration Service, stated that this gesture is his way of giving back to the community that has shaped his success and expressed his commitment to supporting humanitarian causes for Ghana’s greater good.
The Ghana Immigration Service is one of the key agencies under the Ministry of the Interior, responsible for regulating the entry, residence, employment and exit of foreigners in Ghana.
