"Gov’t committed to bridging infrastructure gap for security services" – Interior Minister

The Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has reaffirmed the government's commitment to addressing infrastructure challenges facing Ghana’s security services, stressing that equipping personnel with the right logistics remains a top priority.

“We are committed to bridging the infrastructure gap to ensure that personnel of the security services have the necessary logistics to perform their duties effectively,” the Minister declared in Accra on Monday.

He made the statement during the inauguration of a new Centre of Excellence and an 84-unit residential facility for officers of the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS).

The housing complex, made up of 42 two-bedroom and 42 three-bedroom apartments, is part of a broader initiative to improve the welfare and operational efficiency of GIS personnel.

The Centre of Excellence, on the other hand, is equipped with executive lecture halls, hostels, a clinic, and other vital amenities to support advanced training in migration management.

According to Mr Muntaka, the new projects are strategic investments to build a more responsive and professional immigration service in the face of evolving security threats.

He urged officers to maintain the new facilities and warned that those who neglect them risk eviction.

The Comptroller-General of GIS, Samuel Basintale Amadu, also praised the government’s support, saying the Centre would serve as a hub for training not just GIS officers but other institutions with migration-related mandates.

“This project signifies the recognition of GIS’s critical role in national security and development,” Mr Amadu said, adding that the improved housing would uplift morale and enhance productivity.

Both leaders emphasized the importance of maintenance, with Mr Amadu stressing that regular inspections would be conducted to ensure compliance with occupancy conditions.

Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith