President Akufo-Addo delivers on his promises to Ghana's immigration service

General News on Tuesday, April 30, 2019

Source: Ghananewsagency.org

2019-04-30

Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia has commissioned a number of projects at the Ghana Academy of Immigration Services in Assin Foso, Central Region.

The projects were undertaken in accordance with President Akufo-Addo's promise to reorganize the school structures to transform it into an international academy for the subregion, during the review of the graduation parade of the Ninth admission of cadets on October 25, 2017..

At the graduation parade of the 11th cadet meeting at Assin Foso on Monday, Vice President Bawumia delivered the keynote address of the Comptroller and Comptroller on behalf of President Akufo-Addo. He said the important renovations and President Akufo-Addo promises, he delivers.

"Today, the story has been made again. We ordered a hostel with 221 seats and a 300-seat reading room for the Academy of Immigration. The training school has also been modernized with a reception center with a capacity of 280 people, as you have all seen today.

"Ladies and gentlemen, when the President promises, he keeps his promises! Join me to order a modern training square – "Academy Square" where we are now, "he said to the applause of the graduates.

The modernization and modernization of the Academy, as well as the essential logistics for the immigration service, but also for all other security agencies, are part of a comprehensive national effort to improve their human capital and efficiency. explained Vice President Bawumia.

"The government is determined to rid the country of all types of crimes. To this end, the President has decided to provide all security services with resources to enable them to enforce the law. Recently, the government has provided vehicles and other facilities to Ghana's armed forces and police. The government has also purchased 150 high-performance vehicles to support the operations of the Ghana Immigration Service.

"Let me say that the government will not be indifferent in managing the country's security. We are vigilant and we work to ensure that citizens, and all of us, are safe and continue to operate without fear. The government is therefore committed to ensuring the full implementation of the Immigration Service Act 2016 (Act 908), which aims to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the immigration service. service, "said Vice President Bawumia.

Vice President Bawumia urged the 300 graduate cadets to be "fully committed to the cause of the country and to demonstrate a high level of integrity, and, let me emphasize, 39; avoid any form of corrupt practice in the performance of your duties ".

He added, "From now on, your primary responsibility and your commitment to uphold the virtues and high standards of discipline are pbaded on to you." The Cadet Award was won by Officer Cadet Christian Magnusen. who also won the prize for the best in academics.

Officer Cadet Lydia Aboagye-Agyapong was named Best in Exercise, Female, while Officer Cadet Mustapha Osumanu Huno won the men's title. The most disciplined cadet was Officer Cadet Eric Ato Smith.

A number of dignitaries attended the graduation ceremony; Mr. Muhammed Babandede, Comptroller General of the Nigerian Immigration Service; Mr. Kwame Asuah Takyi, Comptroller General of the Ghana Immigration Service; General Obed Boamah Akwa, Chief of the Defense Staff; Mr. Patrick Darko Missah, Director General of the Ghana Prison Service.

The others were; Mr. Ambrose Dery, Minister of the Interior and his Deputy, Mr. Henry Quartey; Deputy Minister of Defense Major Derek Oduro (Rtd); Central Regional Minister Kwamena Duncan; and Barbara Asher Ayisi, Deputy Minister of Water Resources, Public Works and Housing.