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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, Hon. 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...

In a heartwarming display of solidarity and compassion, 11 agencies under the Ministry of the Interior together with the Minister and the Deputy Minister have collectively donated GH¢1 million to the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, popularly known as Mahama Cares at a short ceremony at Jubilee House  in Accra. The Minister of the Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, who led the team for the donation, explained that the donation was a gesture of goodwill, as sickness knows no boundaries and can affect anyone. H.E. President John Dramani Mahama expressed his gratitude to the Ministry of the Interior and its Agencies...

The Minister for the Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has assured the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) that Government is working to address the Service’s logistical and equipment challenges, urging the personnel to continue giving their utmost in safeguarding lives and properties.  He made this call during the Passing Out Parade of Recruit Course 55 at the Fire Academy and Training School in James Town, Accra. The Minister noted that fire safety can no longer be treated as a matter of choice or distant concern, citing recent fire outbreaks in markets that have raised serious questions about collective preparedness and...

The Minister for the Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has urged graduating Narcotics Cadets to be resolute in their fight against illicit drugs, emphasizing that the menace poses significant threats to national security and public health. Speaking at the graduation parade and parchment ceremony of Basic Narcotics Cadet Course 8, held at the Leadership Training School in Tema, the Minister commended the current leadership of the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) for their renewed zeal and drive in combating drug trafficking. According to him, the increase in arrests is a manifestation of much more tighter measures put in place to make...

Speaking at the Passing-Out Parade of Recruit Course 125 at Ankaful Prison Officers’ Training School in the Central Region, the Minister for the Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak has emphasized the need for correctional reform in Ghana, highlighting the government’s commitment to transforming the Prisons Service into a modern correctional facility that focuses on rehabilitation, reformation and reintegration. Hon. Muntaka noted that Government remains committed to expanding vocational training, educational programmes and productive inmate enterprises that reinforce rehabilitation, reformation and reintegration. He pointed out that correctional facilities must become centers of reform, not just detention. The Minister stated, ‘is not...

Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, Minister for the Interior, has assured Ghanaians that the government is committed to fulfilling its promises. During a working visit to Assin Fosu, the Minister joined Muslims for Friday prayers at a local mosque and expressed gratitude to the Muslim community for their support, particularly for voting for President Mahama. The Minister stated that Government is dedicated to putting in necessary measures to serving the nation and ensuring the well-being of all citizens. He urged Ghanaians to support the government in maintaining peace and security, which is essential for business growth and national...