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The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has launched a Health and Safety Fund in Accra to support firefighters who sustain severe injuries in the line of duty and to cater for the education of the children of firefighters who lose their lives while serving the nation. The fund was launched during the commemoration of International Firefighters’ Day (IFFD), a day set aside to honour the bravery and dedication of firefighters in the country. The theme for this year’s celebration, “Appreciating Our Heroes: Say No to Firefighter Assault and Firefighting Truck Vandalism,” The event was marked with a ceremony honouring...

Speaking at the commissioning of a new office building and the donation of a Nissan pick-up vehicle at Mampong in the Ashanti Region for the Ghana Immigration Service, the Hon. Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, reaffirmed government’s commitment to bolstering national security and strengthening border security and management in the country. The Minister emphasized government’s unwavering commitment to improving the welfare of security personnel and enhancing national security. He highlighted the need for modern infrastructure, capacity building and provision of modern equipment and logistics to support the Ghana Immigration Service in discharging its mandate effectively. He commended Mr....

The Minister for the Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, commended the European Union (EU) for its continuous support and initiatives in Ghana and urged the Union to enhance collaboration and support with the Ministry and its agencies. Ghana takes security issues seriously and will do everything possible to protect the peace and maintain security in the country, the Minister assured. Other areas of collaboration discussed during the meeting aimed to improve the Ghana Prisons Service, particularly decongestion and equipment improvement. Hon. Muntaka made these remarks while receiving a delegation from the EU, led by its Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Irchad...

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...

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...