Author: Savio

At the opening of the ECOWAS Validation Workshop on Stakeholders’ Engagement and Foundational ID Systems Interoperability Strategies in Accra, the Minister for the Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, emphasised the importance of digital identification in promoting economic empowerment, regional integration, and inclusive development in West Africa. Hon. Muntaka highlighted Ghana’s progress in digital identification, with over 17 million Ghanaians enrolled in the National Identification System. According to him, the Ghana Card, the country’s flagship identification credential, has been integrated with major national systems, including the Social Security and National Insurance Trust, the Ghana Revenue Authority, and the National Health Insurance...

Ghana and Hungary have reaffirmed their commitments to deepening their cordial and productive relationship during a courtesy call by the Hungarian Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Támas Ferher to the Minister for the Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak at his office in Accra. A key focus of the discussions was technology transfer. Hon. Muntaka expressed keen interest in leveraging Hungary’s expertise  to strengthen prison management systems in the country. Both parties explored opportunities for collaboration to secure agricultural initiatives, particularly the Prison Agriculture Project, aimed at addressing feeding challenges within the Ghana Prisons Service, promoting self-sustainability and rehabilitation through agricultural productivity....

The Deputy Minister for the Interior, Hon. Ebenezer Okletey Terlabi, has urged the Ghana Prisons Service to focus on rehabilitation and reintegration of inmates, rather than just detention. He made this call at the Passing-Out Parade of Recruit Course 125 at the Prison Officers’ Training School in Accra. Hon. Okletey Terlabi emphasised Government’s commitment to transforming the Prisons Service into a modern, humane, and efficient institution. He highlighted key interventions by Government,  aimed at repositioning the Service, including expanding vocational training, educational programmes and enterprises that reinforces rehabilitation, reformation, and reintegration. The Deputy Minister disclosed that Government plans to...

The Minister for the Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mubarak Mohammed, has charged the newly inaugurated 15-member Governing Board of the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) with combating illicit drug trafficking in Ghana. Hon. Muntaka emphasised that illicit drug trafficking is a transnational organized crime that recognises no borders and has devastating consequences on society, especially the youth. He noted that the inauguration of the Board demonstrates Government’s commitment to openness, proficiency, and professionalism in the fight against illicit narcotics. The Minister urged the Board members to approach their duties with boldness, humility, and integrity, making decisions that reflect the highest standards...

Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, Minister for the Interior, has sworn in a 15-member Governing Council of the National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO) at the Ministry of the Interior’s Conference Room, marking a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to enhance disaster risk management. In his address, the Minister emphasized the critical role of NADMO in safeguarding lives and livelihoods before, during, and after disasters. He highlighted the organization’s importance in ensuring national resilience and stability, particularly in the face of natural disasters, health emergencies, and human-induced crises. The Minister charged the newly sworn-in Governing Council to provide policy direction and...

The Minister of the Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has inaugurated an 11-member Governing Board of the Gaming Commission of Ghana, tasking them to drive regulatory reform and promote responsible gaming practices. The Board’s mandate includes ensuring compliance with international best practices, tackling underage gambling and illegal operators and promoting staff capacity development. In his charge to the Board, Hon. Muntaka emphasised the importance of supporting the passage of the draft Legislative Instrument (LI) to enhance governance standards and build a robust and sustainable gaming industry. He noted that the current legal framework of the Gaming Act does not address...