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At the ongoing 67th Session of the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs in Vienna, Ghana’s Minister for the Interior, Hon. Henry Quartey assured that Ghana remains committed to the common and shared responsibility of addressing and countering the drug problem which has become a global issue. According to him, Ghana acknowledges the challenges with the implementation of international drug policies, particularly in this era of health and humanitarian crises. He was optimistic that with commitment and hard work, Ghana could achieve its desired goals. He explained that in demonstrating Ghana’s commitments to the 2019 Ministerial Declaration aimed at...

The Minister for the Interior, Hon. Henry Quartey has revealed that Government is increasing its emphasis on science and technology education and technical and vocational training to attain the objective of building an industrialised nation. He said that Government intends to put Science, Technology, Education, and Mathematics (STEM) education in its central, relevant place. The Hon. Minister stated these in a speech read on behalf of the President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, at the 114th Speech and Prize-Giving Day at Adisadel College, Cape Coast. “Training students with 21st-century skills is essential in preparing our future workforce...

The Minister for the Interior, Hon. Henry Quartey joined His Excellency, President Akufo-Addo at the 67th President’s Independence Day Awards at the Accra International Conference Centre. The theme for this year’s Independence Day, which will be celebrated in Koforidua in the Eastern Region, is ‘Our Democracy, Our Pride’. The Independence Day Awards brought together Government officials, security services, teachers, students among others. H.E. the President presented awards to Basic School students from across the...

The Hon. Minister for the Interior, Henry Quartey has called on stakeholders for urgent collaboration to mitigate the threats of migration, climate change and conflicts in Africa. He said considering the increasing threat of Migration, Climate Change and Conflicts in Africa, it is important to highlight the complexities of the phenomena and how they serve as triggering factors for political violence and facilitate the infiltration of violent extremist groups in Africa. Hon. Henry Quartey made these remarks at a gala night organised on the sides of the 3rd Edition of the Kofi Annan Peace and Security (KAPS) Forum by...

The Deputy Minister for the Interior, Hon. Naana Eyiah joined His Excellency, the Vice President, Alhaji Dr Mahamudu Bawumia and other officials for the 76th  Anniversary of the 28th February 1948 Christiansburg Crossroad Shooting at the Freedom Monument Osu in Accra.   His Excellency the Vice President laid a wreath on behalf of the Government and the people of Ghana. The solemn flag-raising and wreath-laying ceremony is held every year to honour the three ex-servicemen, Sergeant Adjetey, Cpl Attipoe and Private Odartey Lamptey who were killed in 1948 by the colonial police whilst matching to Osu Castle to present...

The Minister for the Interior, Hon. Henry Quartey has urged staff of the Ministry to work together to achieve the mandate of the sector for the benefit of the good people of Ghana. Hon. Henry Quartey, who expressed his gratitude to His Excellency, President Akufo-Addo for his appointment, said with the support of the staff, together, they will work hard and continue from where his predecessor left off and ensure that peace and security are maintained in the country. The Hon. Minister was speaking during a staff durbar to officially welcome him to the Ministry. The Acting Chief Director...