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Interior Ministry outlines Achievements in Peace and Security
The Ministry of the Interior, under the leadership of Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has outlined notable strides made in enhancing peace and security in Ghana.
In a statement delivered by the Minister at the Government Accountability Series at Jubilee House in Accra, Muntaka Mubarak noted that the Ministry has achieved significant milestones in various areas such as the drastic reduction of curfews in the country from 11 to 5, reflecting improved security and dialogue, and restoring normalcy in previously affected communities.
He added that the Ministry has spearheaded the amendment of the Public Holidays Act to include an extra day for Eid-ul-Fitr and restore July 1 as a national holiday, promoting inclusivity and historical recognition.
He disclosed that the Ministry has commenced the digitalization of 16 core functions, including permit and license services, to streamline workflows, reduce delays, and enhance public access.
This move, he said, is expected to improve transparency and accountability, and provide better services to the public.
According to him, in collaboration with the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection and the Ghana Immigration Service, the Ministry has cleared and repatriated 2,241 street beggars to their respective countries, restoring public order while supporting vulnerable populations.
He added that the Ministry has also signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Ministry of Youth Development for Security Agency Internships, enhancing youth employability while supporting security agency operations.
In addition, the Ministry will soon sign an MoU with Ministry of Education to enable the Prisons Service to produce 20% of sanitary pads for the Free Sanitary Pad initiative by Government.
The Minister also noted that the Ghana Police Service has made notable achievements, including sustained anti-illegal mining operations, establishment of a 24-Hour Economy Secretariat, and breakthroughs in major cases, adding that the Service has also conducted high-impact, intelligence-led anti-robbery operations across all regions, achieving significant results.
Touching on prison reform, the Minister stated that the Ghana Prisons Service has implemented juvenile and secondary education initiatives, supporting education continuity for juveniles and inmates and that the Damongo Correctional Facility has also been completed, expanding correctional infrastructure and reducing overcrowding.
He added that the Service has also launched a digital literacy program, equipping inmates, officers, and dependents with digital skills.
On Government’s efforts to combat drugs, he said the Narcotics Control Commission has intensified efforts to combat drug trafficking and promote public health.
The Commission, he added, has seized 192kg of cocaine, 90kg of cannabis, and 17.9kg of gold bars, disrupting major trafficking operations.
On disaster management, he said the National Disaster Management Organisation has enhanced disaster preparedness and response, protecting lives and livelihoods, noting that the Organisation has responded to 332 emergencies, conducted field assessments, and provided relief to 11,524 disaster victims.
He commended the National Identification Authority for registering over 18 million Ghanaians, clearing 600,000 registration backlogs, and launching Prestige Registration Services.
He noted that the Authority has also installed security systems, enhancing physical and cyber security infrastructure.
Muntaka Mubarak assured the good people of Ghana that the Ministry of the Interior remains committed to ensuring peace and security and that the Ministry will continue to work tirelessly to promote peace and security and to address the needs of the Ghanaian people.
About 200 company secretaries, governance professionals and institutional leaders will gather in Accra for the ‘Company Secretaries Summit’ next month.
It is aimed at strengthening governance practices and enhance boardroom effectiveness across the country.
The summit, which is scheduled for July 16 at the Labadi Beach Hotel seeks to equip governance professionals with the knowledge, skills, and networks required to navigate the increasingly complex demands of modern corporate leadership.
It will feature keynote presentations, panel discussions, and interactive sessions focusing on emerging governance trends, boardroom dynamics, regulatory compliance, digital transformation, and stakeholder expectations.
According to the convener, Catherine Engmann, the summit comes at a critical time when governance professionals are under growing pressure to support sound decision-making, strengthen governance culture, and respond effectively to changing institutional and regulatory environments.
“This gathering is not just another conference. It is a platform for governance leaders who are already operating at the highest level and intend to stay there,” she said.
She noted that the programme was designed to provide participants with practical tools, fresh insights, and valuable professional connections.
According to Ms Engmann, a major highlight of the event will be the awards ceremony, which will recognise individuals and organisations that have demonstrated excellence in governance practice and made significant contributions to improving board effectiveness and corporate accountability.
She mentioned that the summit will also offer participants an opportunity to benchmark their practices against industry standards, exchange ideas with peers, and explore innovative approaches to governance challenges.
Beyond the formal sessions, the event is expected to foster networking and collaboration among governance professionals, helping to strengthen governance practices across Ghana’s corporate and institutional landscape.
Speaking about the vision behind the initiative, Ms Engmann, said the summit was inspired by the need to create a dedicated platform that recognises the critical role played by company secretaries and governance professionals.
According to her, the Company Secretaries’ Summit and Awards reflects her conviction that Ghana’s governance professionals deserve an annual platform where they can engage in meaningful discussions, build strategic relationships, and receive recognition for their contributions to effective governance.
Registration for the summit, she said was currently open, with interested professionals encouraged to secure their participation ahead of the event.
By Esinam Jemima Kuatsinu
-1 cup dried soya beans
-4–5 cups for water (for blending)
-Extra water for soaking
-Sugar, honey or dates (optional, for sweetness)
-Vanilla extract (optional)
Preparation
-Pick through the beans to remove stones or damaged seeds and rinse thoroughly
-Place them in a large bowl and cover with plenty of water. Soak for at least eight hours or overnight to soften it to blend easier
– After soaking, rub the beans with your hands as the skin begins to remove
– Removing the skins helps reduce the ‘beany’ taste and improves texture
– Put the soaked beans into a blender with 4–5 cups of clean water
-Blend until smooth and milky. (You may need to do this in batches depending on your blender size).
– Using a clean muslin cloth or fine sieve, strain the blended mixture into a pot. (Squeeze well to extract as much liquid as possible).
-The leftover pulp is called okara. Don’t throw it away — it can be used in baking, porridge, or even added to stews.
– Place the strained milk on medium heat and make it boil. Stir continuously to prevent burning or overflowing.
– Allow it to boil for at least 20–25 minutes. Proper boiling removes the raw taste and neutralises natural compounds that can upset the stomach.
-Once boiled a little sugar or honey. Pulse.gh
Health benefits of Soya beans
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