Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang (fourth from right)
“The responsibility falls on you Mrs Baffoe-Bonnie to lead the charge in transforming our prisons into true centres of reformation not centres of incarceration. You have my full support in this mission,” President Mahama stressed.
The President also used the occasion to announce the appointments of the Acting Chief Fire Officer, DCFO Daniella Mawusi Ntow Sarpong and Acting Comptroller-General of the Ghana Immigration Service, DCI Samuel Basintale Amadu, pending the approval of their respective Governing Councils.
The President was of the conviction that the new appointees would bring visionary leadership, innovative thinking and a renewed sense of purpose in their roles.
“The officer sworn-in today and those who have been appointed into positions are not newcomers to their respective agencies.
“They are seasoned professionals with years of experience, unwavering dedications and a thorough understanding of the institutions they have now been appointed to head…their track record speak of themselves,” the President said.
The government, President Mahama said would provide the needed resource to ensure that the Ghana Fire Service was well equipped to protect lives and property.
“As indicated in the 2025 budget essential projects will be completed and officer welfare will be a priority,” President Mahama said.
He charged the new Comptroller-General of Immigration to “intensify intelligence operations, and work closely with other law enforcement agencies to dismantle human smuggling networks.
“Surveillance at all entry and exit points must be strengthened and modernised to prevent and detect illegal activity.”
The President also stressed the need for the new administration of the Immigration Service to digitalise the visa processing permit whilst ensuring effective border monitoring.
BY JULIUS YAO PETETSI
