Author: Savio

At the passing out parade of 493 Prisons Service recruit intake 123 at the Prison Service Officers Training School in Accra, the Hon. Deputy Minister for the Interior, Naana Eyiah reiterated Government’s continuous commitment to resource the Ghana Prisons Service and other security services by improving the manpower base of the Services. She noted that the recruitment and passing out of the Officers is a great boost to the staff strength and operational capacity of the Ghana Prisons Service and an avenue for employment for thousands of Ghanaians. According to her, the Ghana Prisons Service plays an important role...

The Minister for the Interior, Hon. Ambrose Dery has assured that Ghana will continue to partner with Saudi Arabia and all peace-loving countries to work towards the maintenance of world peace and security. The Hon. Minister made the remarks when he led Government delegation at the 93rd National Day Anniversary of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Accra. He expressed his appreciation to the Government of Saudi Arabia for their support over the years to Ghana in the area of energy, education, health, humanitarian assistance, agriculture and infrastructure. Hon. Ambrose Dery encouraged Saudi investors to take advantage of the...

The Head of Strategic Planning and Management Service of the United Nations High Commission (UNHCR) for Refugees Regional Bureau for West and Central Africa, Mr. Andrew Wyllie, has commended Ghana for being a shining experience in assistance for refugees. Mr. Andrew Wyllie who made the remarks when he paid a courtesy call on the Minister for the Interior, Hon. Ambrose Dery in Accra during his visit to Ghana to familiarise himself with refugees’ situation in Ghana stated that ‘Ghana. He, therefore, called for continuous and stronger collaboration between Ghana and UNHCR for development in the area of healthcare, schools...

A 3-day Regional Seminar on Gender Perspectives on Arms Control and Disarmament for member states of the Economic Community for West African States (ECOWAS) and the United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR) opened in Accra. Addressing the seminar, the Chief Director of the Ministry of the Interior, Mrs. Adelaide Anno-Kumi called on member states of ECOWAS to reinforce the national capacity for monitoring and controlling border areas effectively with the supplies of adequate equipment to respond to the needs of communities along the borders. According to her, the illicit circulation of conventional arms remains an issue in many...

Speaking at the opening ceremony of the Senior Leadership and Management Programme for Ghana Immigration Service Management, Agencies under the Ministry of the Interior and other Security Services in Accra, the Chief Director of the Ministry of the Interior, Mrs. Adelaide Anno-Kumi stated that the challenges faced in today’s changing world require security and intelligence agencies to adapt, innovate and collaborate to work effectively and efficiently. The Chief Director added that the Ministry of the Interior understands the vital role security agencies play in ensuring the safety, security and well-being of citizens and therefore the importance of learning and...

H.E. the Vice President, Alhaji Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia commended Officers of the Ghana National Fire Service(GNFS) for their resilient efforts and a job well done over the years. According to him, the reduction in the figures of fire outbreaks across the country is welcoming and an indication that fires are preventable and all should work towards preventing them. The Vice President was speaking at the graduation parade of Cadet Course Intake XXIII at the Fire Academy & Training School in Accra. They  comprised  339 Officer cadets who fulfilled the enlistment criteria and serving officers who met the qualifications for...