GIS commissions 84-unit Residential facility, Centre of Excellence and Clinic

The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has opened a new Centre of Excellence. This includes an 84-unit residential facility, an executive lodge, and a clinic. The event took place on May 5, 2025, in South Odorkor, Greater Accra.

Top government officials and security personnel attended the ceremony. Minister for the Interior, Alhaji Muntaka Mohammed Mubarak, officiated the event. He was joined by Comptroller-General of Immigration Mr. Samuel Basintale Amadu and other GIS officials.

In his speech, Alhaji Mubarak emphasized the government's commitment to improving security services. He noted that the GIS plays a vital role in national security amid changing migration patterns.

“This project shows our dedication to enhancing migration management,” he stated. The new residential facility has 84 apartments with two-bedroom and three-bedroom units. It aims to address accommodation challenges for GIS officers.

The Centre of Excellence features lecture halls, a cafeteria, hostels, and a medical clinic. It will serve as a hub for training immigration officers and partner institutions.

Alhaji Mubarak praised the previous administration for starting this project. He also commended King’s School Ltd., the contractor, for meeting quality standards. However, he stressed the importance of maintaining these facilities over time.

He urged officers to treat their apartments with care: “Take care of them like they are your own.” He announced that quarterly inspections would ensure compliance with occupancy regulations.

Officers who fail to maintain their spaces may face eviction: “If you cannot maintain your space, you will be evicted.”

Comptroller-General Samuel Basintale Amadu thanked President John Dramani Mahama's administration for initiating this project. He also appreciated Minister Mubarak’s support in addressing housing needs for GIS personnel.

“This facility will boost morale and productivity among our officers,” he said. Amadu acknowledged past leaders who contributed to advancing this project from conception to completion.

He highlighted that the Centre of Excellence would provide advanced training tailored to modern migration challenges. This will enhance effective migration management while ensuring safety and dignity for migrants.

On housing improvements, Amadu noted that new apartments would benefit GIS personnel significantly. They aim to reduce logistical issues related to staff deployment and accommodation.

To preserve these facilities, quarterly inspections by the State Department will monitor apartment conditions: “If you keep your place poorly, you will be ejected.”

The commissioning of these projects is part of a broader government plan to improve security agencies' welfare and efficiency nationwide. The Centre of Excellence is expected to set a standard for training in border management while supporting officers and their families through essential facilities.