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The United Assembly of God in Achimota became a focal point of spiritual and national reflection as the Assemblies of God, Ghana, hosted a high-profile thanksgiving service for the newly appointed Comptroller-General of the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS), Samuel Amadu Basentale.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The event, attended by high-ranking clergy and security officials, served as both a celebration of Mr. Basentale\u2019s elevation and a call to action for ethical governance within the nation\u2019s institutions.<\/p>\n

\u200bDelivering a powerful keynote sermon, Rev. Stephen Wengam, the General Superintendent of Assemblies of God, Ghana\u2014who also serves as the Chairman of the Governing Council for the Ghana Immigration Service, challenged those in positions of power to rethink their approach to authority.<\/p>\n

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Rev. Wengam championed the concept of “Servant Leadership,” asserting that true institutional transformation is only possible when leaders prioritize the welfare of their subordinates over personal prestige.<\/p>\n

Drawing from the biblical example of Jesus in the Gospel of John, he urged Mr. Basentale and other leaders to empower their teams and foster an environment where every individual is equipped to contribute meaningfully to the nation\u2019s progress.<\/p>\n

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\u200bThe solemnity of the occasion was heightened by a special prayer session led by Rev. Wengam and supported by members of the Assemblies of God Executive Presbytery, District Pastors, and the Chaplain of the Ghana Immigration Service.<\/p>\n

The officiating ministers interceded for Mr. Basentale, seeking divine wisdom for his tenure, and offered prayers for the various directorates and the entire rank and file of the GIS as they navigate the complexities of national security and border management.<\/p>\n

\u200b Visibly moved by the gesture<\/strong><\/p>\n

Comptroller-General Basentale expressed his profound gratitude to the Almighty for his career progression.<\/p>\n

He paid a heartfelt tribute to the Assemblies of God, Ghana, noting that the spiritual foundation and nurturing he received within the church played a pivotal role in his ascent to the pinnacle of the Ghana Immigration Service.<\/p>\n

The service concluded as a symbolic union of faith and state duty, setting a spiritual tone for Mr. Basentale\u2019s leadership of the country’s immigration affairs.<\/p>\n

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