By Ewurabena Paha
The Comptroller-General of the Ghana Immigration Service, Mr Samuel Basintale Amadu, has appealed to the Municipal Chief Executive for Wenchi, Gloria Opoku Gyamfi, to allocate land for the construction of a befitting office for the Service’s sector command.
According to Mr Amadu, the current office accommodating GIS officers in Wenchi is inadequate, considering the number of personnel, and is also in a deplorable condition. He underscored the urgent need for a larger facility to support the daily operations of the Service.
He made the appeal during a courtesy call on the MCE as part of the second day of his working tour of the Bono Region. The tour is aimed at enabling the head of the Service to engage directly with officers, understand the challenges affecting their operations and move beyond reliance on routine reports.
Mr Amadu expressed gratitude to the MCE for her continued cooperation and support, and sought her backing as he toured the municipality.
For her part, Madam Gyamfi commended the dedication and professionalism of GIS officers, particularly their collaboration with her office on matters of peace and security. She assured the Comptroller-General that the Municipal Assembly would provide a suitable location for the construction of a new office and wished him a successful tour of the region.
Day two of the tour took the Comptroller-General to Tainso, Nsawkaw, Banda and Wenchi sector commands, where he interacted with officers and assessed their operational challenges.
During the engagements, Mr Amadu outlined his vision for the Service, including strengthening welfare systems, introducing mutual health insurance coverage, improving access to loan and credit schemes, and enhancing provident fund structures.
He said the initiatives are aimed at boosting morale, ensuring financial security and improving the overall well-being of personnel, enabling them to deliver effectively on their mandate of safeguarding Ghana’s borders.
The Comptroller-General was accompanied by Deputy Commissioner of Immigration (DCOI) Maud Anima Quainoo, Head of the Public Affairs Department, DCOI Eric Quartey, the Bono Regional Commander, and Chief Staff Officer, Assistant Commissioner of Immigration Gordon Saah.
