President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS), pledging support for ongoing efforts to modernize and retool the Service.
The assurance was given on Thursday when the Governing Council of GIS, led by the Minister for the Interior, Mr. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, paid a courtesy call on the President at Jubilee House.
The visit aimed to formally introduce members of the Council, brief the President on governance reforms, and seek his guidance.
President Mahama described the GIS as “the first point of entry into Ghana” and “a symbol of our complete sovereignty,” underscoring its critical role in national security and border management.
He commended the Council for initiating Project SECOBOR (Secure Our Borders), which seeks to leverage public and private partnerships to enhance border security amid limited state resources.
“I assure you of the government’s support to resolve your logistical challenges. We are working hard to improve your working conditions so you can deliver on your mandate,” he stated.
The President also congratulated the Minister and Council for their efforts and pledged continued backing to ensure the Service operates effectively.
Mr. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak outlined key reforms underway, including the construction of seven new Regional Immigration Offices across the country to improve service delivery and strengthen border control.
Chairman of the Council, Rev. Stephen Wengam, appealed for sustained presidential support for the SECOBOR initiative to further enhance GIS capacity through strategic partnerships.
Judith Twumwaa, ISD
