The Parliamentary Select Committee on Defence and Interior has paid a working visit to the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS), reaffirming its commitment to supporting the Service’s operational efficiency and infrastructure development.
Led by Committee Chairman James Agalga, the delegation engaged GIS leadership to assess current challenges and explore avenues for collaboration.
The visit forms part of Parliament’s oversight responsibilities and reflects growing attention to national security and border management.
Mr. Agalga commended GIS for its dedication and strategic interventions in safeguarding Ghana’s borders.
He acknowledged the Service’s pressing need for improved office space, noting that GIS currently shares premises with the Veterans Association of Ghana.
“This is why the construction of the new office building is critical,” he stated, pledging the Committee’s advocacy for timely completion of the project.
The Committee praised GIS for its proactive measures to enhance border operations, including the deployment of personnel and technology to monitor entry points. These efforts, they noted, are vital to maintaining Ghana’s territorial integrity amid rising regional security concerns.
Acting Comptroller-General, Samuel Basintale expressed gratitude for the Committee’s visit and ongoing support.
“My team and I will work day and night to ensure we meet our objectives, and your support is vital in helping us get to where we aspire to be,” he affirmed.
He emphasized the importance of continued engagement and highlighted the longstanding, cordial relationship between GIS and the Committee as a cornerstone of national security progress.
“Together, we will build a better Immigration Service and a better Ghana”.
