Govt donates 30 vehicles to Immigration for border control
By Selorm GBORBIDZI, Accra
To fortify the capabilities of the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS), the Minister of Interior, Ambrose Dery, has officially handed over 30 vehicles, including Toyota Land Cruisers and specialized vehicles, to aid in the service’s operations.
The ceremony, held at the GIS headquarters in Accra, saw the Comptroller-General of the Service, Kwame Asuah Takyi, receiving the fleet.
Dery highlighted that the provision of these vehicles is a strategic decision by the government to invest in retooling the Immigration Service as part of the broader transformation of security agencies.
This investment aims to empower GIS personnel to effectively regulate and monitor the entry, residence, employment, and exit of foreigners in Ghana.
Underlining the significance of the Immigration Service within the National Security Architecture, Minister Dery emphasized that the true benefits of migration and border security can be realized with the implementation of robust structures and logistical resources.
He urged officers and personnel to draw motivation from the government’s support and strive for continuous improvement in service delivery across the regions.
The fleet of vehicles includes 23 Toyota Land Cruisers GXR, 3 Toyota Land Cruisers Twin Turbo, 1 Toyota Land Cruiser VXS, 1 Toyota Tundra, and 2 Toyota Double Cabin Pick-ups.
Dery specified that these vehicles will be allocated to Commissioners, all 19 Regional Commanders, the Kyebi and Tepa Training Schools, and Heads of key Departments of the Service.
He reiterated the government’s commitment to revamping the Border Patrol Unit (BPU) to enhance efficiency and visibility at the borders.
Recognizing the threats posed by undesirable elements, especially at the Northern frontiers, the government is dedicated to supporting the GIS in addressing these challenges.
Comptroller-General Kwame Asuah Takyi expressed gratitude for the government’s efforts to improve the logistical capabilities of the GIS, emphasizing the pivotal role of transportation in border security.
He called on corporate bodies and individuals to join hands in supporting the service, emphasizing that security is a shared responsibility.
Takyi sounded a note of caution regarding recent negative developments in the Northern countries bordering Ghana, highlighting the pressing need for additional logistical support to proactively address emerging threats.
The fleet of vehicles represents a tangible step toward bolstering the GIS’s operational and administrative capacity in safeguarding the nation’s borders and combating crime.
