German government donates logistics worth over GHS1.7 million to Ghana Immigration Service

The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has received logistical support from the German government valued at one million, seven hundred and seventy-four thousand Ghana cedis (GHS 1,774,000).

The items; including a 16-seater Foton View CS2 bus, laptops, tablets, printers, helmets and bulletproof vests, are expected to boost operational efficiency and improve officer safety.

The presentation took place at the GIS Headquarters in Accra.

Comptroller-General of Immigration, Mr. Samuel Basintale Amadu, expressed appreciation to the German government for its continuous support in strengthening Ghana’s border security, particularly along the northern frontier, which he described as volatile.

He said the long-standing partnership between the two institutions has been instrumental and noted that the donation would significantly enhance service delivery.

Mr. Basintale Amadu also assured the German Embassy that the items would go a long way in supporting the Service’s mandate.

On his part, German Defence Attaché to Ghana, Mr. Holger Grossman, who led a four-member delegation to the GIS Headquarters, reiterated Germany’s commitment to supporting Ghana’s security institutions.

He explained that the donation reflects their confidence in the GIS and aligns with ongoing capacity-building efforts.

“Germany is proud to stand with Ghana in building safe, secure, and well-managed borders. We look forward to stronger cooperation and shared efforts in the subsequent years,” he said as quoted in a statement issued by the GIS on December 4.