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Hon. Henry Quartey, Minister for the Interior has expressed appreciation for the European Union’s (EU) continued support in strengthening Ghana’s security infrastructure, including equipment and training for security services, capacity-building programmes and border management support. He emphasised the significance of international cooperation in addressing security challenges. He added that Ghana will continue to collaborate and deepen talks with the EU on other projects. The Minister made these remarks when the EU Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Irchad Razaaly, led a delegation to meet with him to discuss the EU-funded, Multi-Country GAR-SI approach (GAR-SI) project. The project aims to enhance civil...

The Minister for the Interior, Hon. Henry Quartey, has assured the Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) of the Ministry’s commitment to collaborate in areas of mutual benefit.  Speaking during a courtesy call by the AGI delegation led by its President, Dr Humphrey Ayim-Darke, Hon. Quartey emphasised the importance of collective responsibility in maintaining security, law and order.  The Minister expressed his willingness to engage with the Association and other institutions in areas that will benefit both parties and the nation.  Dr. Ayim-Darke congratulated Hon. Quartey on his appointment and thanked him for the meeting, reiterating the Association’s readiness to...

The Deputy Minister for the Interior, Hon. Naana Eyiah has commended the launch of a Peace-building Fund Project in Tamale, aimed at enhancing social cohesion and social contract through empowerment of women and youth in the three Northern regions of Ghana. The Peacebuilding Fund Project will support transformation in beneficiary districts and communities, promoting sustainable development and lasting peace. The project, implemented in partnership with the United Nations and other stakeholders, seeks to address localised conflicts and challenges threatening Ghana’s peace and stability. These include chieftaincy disputes, farmer-herder conflicts, environmental degradation, and youth unemployment. Hon. Naana Eyiah acknowledged Ghana’s...

As part of Government’s efforts to enhance border security, the Deputy Minister for the Interior, Hon. Naana Eyiah has officially unveiled the newly renovated Namoo border post in the Upper East Region to streamline processes for legitimate travellers and cargo, reducing wait times and fostering economic activity. This development is seen as a significant step forward in Ghana’s efforts to strengthen its border security and governance and is expected to have a positive impact on the country’s economy and national security interests. Speaking at the ceremony, Hon. Naana Eyiah emphasised the importance of strong borders in maintaining national security...

 At a working visit to the Ghana Immigration Service, the Minister for the Interior, Hon. Henry Quartey, called on the Officers to perform their duties professionally and protect Ghana’s territorial borders before, during and after the 2024 general elections. The purpose of the visit was to acquaint himself with the operations, the situation on the ground and feedback for proper planning, He revealed that considering the critical role Ghana Immigration plays in the security architecture of the country, Government recruited over 9, 400 eligible personnel into the Ghana Immigration Service from 2017-2023 to boost the human resources of the...