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Ghana Immigration Service proposes SECOBOR initiative to enhance border security and officer welfare
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The Governing Council of the Ghana Immigration Service GIS is advocating for the launch of Operation Secure Our Borders SECOBOR, a public-private initiative aimed at mobilizing resources to address the needs of the GIS, including officer welfare and working conditions. This was announced by Rev. Stephen Yenusom Wengam, Chairman of the GIS Governing Council, during a briefing to President John Mahama at the Jubilee House. Rev. Wengam stated that weak border control exposes Ghana to smuggling, human trafficking, and illicit trade, threatening national security and public safety. He also noted that inadequate resources and logistical constraints erode government revenue and disrupt industries. He suggested that allowing the GIS to retain at least 80% of its internally generated funds IGF for five years could address challenges like lack of accommodation and vehicles. In 2025, the GIS generated GH¢546,042,386, retaining 40% GH¢218,416,954, with 25% allocated for the National Headquarters complex, leaving 15% for administrative and operational activities. The GIS is also prepared to lead an electronic visa system and prioritize the modernization of border control for a 24-hour economy, as only 12 of Ghana's 48 approved border crossing points are currently automated. President Mahama affirmed his government's support for retooling and modernizing the GIS, and the Minister of the Interior, Hon. Alhaji Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, highlighted the importance of improving officer welfare
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