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Immigration Service Graduates 19th Cadet Intake to augment human resource capacity
The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has held a graduation ceremony for its 19th cadet intake at the Immigration Academy and Training School in Assin Foso in the Central Region to augment human resource capacity of the Service.
In his address, the Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak underscored the critical role of GIS in maintaining national security and promoting economic development.
According to him, GIS’s role in national security and development cannot be underestimated, as the GIS serves as the first line of defense, ensuring that whatever comes in and goes out of the country is monitored, including the issuance of visas to non-Ghanaians.
Announcing plans to automate the residence permit process, Hon. Muntaka tasked GIS to also adopt innovative and robust approach to manage migration in the country.
He urged the Service to leverage modern technology to improve efficiency to the Service’s operations.
The Minister also disclosed that the GIS has mapped out a clear strategic direction towards achieving its aspirations in line with the 24-Hour Economy initiative.
He urged the Service to sustain its enthusiasm and demonstrate tenacity in its operations to enable foreign nationals to access immigration permits within a 24-hour period.
Mr. Muntaka commended the graduating cadets for their successful completion of the training, acknowledging their tireless efforts and dedication.
He urged them to uphold the virtues and high standards of discipline imparted to them and to exhibit high levels of integrity in the performance of their duties.
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, yesterday April 14, 2026, promoted seven officers of the Tema Regional Police Command to their next ranks for their role in a recent anti-robbery operation in Tema.
The promotions were awarded to officers who responded to a robbery attack on a Mobile Money vendor at Tema Community 5 leading to the shooting of two robbery suspects and the recovery of a firearm, ammunition, and other exhibits.
The officers promoted are Chief Inspector Enoch Nartey Nuer, Inspector Gershon Dekpey; Inspector Prince Asante; No. 45881 Sergeant Lukman Mohammed; No. 49900 Sergeant Eugene Kuudouru; No. 54157 Corporal Jerome Akator; and No. 59882 Lance Corporal Jonathan Sewurah.
The IGP, together with members of the Police Management Board (POMAB), congratulated the officers on their promotion and commended them for their courage, discipline, and commitment to duty.
The IGP urged the officers to view their promotion as a call to higher responsibility and encouraged all personnel to continue working with dedication and professionalism in the service of the nation.
The Ghana Gold Board has provided financial support to a 10 year old girl undergoing treatment for a brain tumour at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital.
The beneficiary, Regina Agyeiwaa, received a donation of GH¢86,454 to fund two life saving surgeries.
The amount was presented by Gloria Precious Ankomah, who heads the Special Intervention Programme at the Gold Board.
According to the organisation, the support is aimed at ensuring the child receives urgent medical care.
The family of the girl expressed gratitude for the intervention, describing it as timely and life saving.
Medical staff at the hospital also noted that the donation will help facilitate the surgeries needed for her treatment.
The initiative forms part of GoldBod’s broader efforts to support vulnerable people through healthcare and social impact programmes.
By: Jacob Aggrey
