{"id":24278,"date":"2026-04-27T20:21:44","date_gmt":"2026-04-27T20:21:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/expressnewsghana.com\/?p=24278"},"modified":"2026-04-27T20:21:44","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T20:21:44","slug":"gis-unveils-secobor-plan-to-strengthen-border-security-and-improve-officer-welfare","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/expressnewsghana.com\/?p=24278","title":{"rendered":"GIS Unveils \u2018SECOBOR\u2019 Plan to Strengthen Border Security and Improve Officer Welfare"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>The Governing Council of the Ghana Immigration Service ( GIS) is pushing for the launch of an innovative project, code named , Operation Secure Our Borders ( SECOBOR) , a public- private sector initiative designed to mobilize adequate resources to address the pressing needs of the GIS, including the welfare and working conditions of officers.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The disclosure was made by the Chairman of the Governing Council of the GIS, Rev Stephen Yenusom Wengam at the Jubilee House when he led a delegation of the Council to brief President John Mahama on the strategic direction and emerging priorities of the GIS.<\/p>\n<p>Rev Wengam was optimistic that SECOBOR would go a long way to strengthen the capacity of the service and contribute more effectively to national security and development. Rev Wengam said \u201cweak border control continues to expose Ghana to smuggling, human trafficking, and illicit trade which pose direct threats to national security and public safety.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He added that \u201cinadequate resources and logistical constraints erode government revenue, disrupt local industries and weaken legitimate commerce.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Governing Council Chairman said many of the challenges of the GIS , including lack of accommodation, vehicles and motor bikes , could be addressed if it were allowed to retain, at least, 80% of its internally generated funds ( IGF) for five years \u201c after which the present retention could be restored.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24280\" src=\"https:\/\/expressnewsghana.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG-20260427-WA0118.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1080\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/expressnewsghana.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG-20260427-WA0118.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/expressnewsghana.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG-20260427-WA0118-250x167.jpg 250w, https:\/\/expressnewsghana.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG-20260427-WA0118-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/expressnewsghana.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG-20260427-WA0118-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/expressnewsghana.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG-20260427-WA0118-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Rev Wengam disclosed that in 2025 alone, the GIS generated GH 546, 042, 386 of which GH218, 416, 954 or 40% was retained . Of the 40%, 25% was earmarked for the construction of the GIS National Headquarters complex, leaving only 15% to support administrative and operational activities.<\/p>\n<p>He said the Ghana Immigration Service stands ready to spearhead the implementation of an electronic visa system in close collaboration with relevant ministries and agencies.<\/p>\n<p>Rev Wengam said as part of the GIS digital transformation agenda and commitment to help build a resilient 24-hour economy, the modernization of border control is a strategic priority.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cA functioning 24-hour economy requires a secure, efficient and continuously operating borders.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYet , out of Ghana\u2019s 48 approved border crossing points, only 12 are currently automated ,\u201d Rev Wengam remarked.<br \/>\nHe expressed gratitude to President Mahama for providing a strategic direction which has enabled the GIS to consolidate its statutory role and emerge as \u201c a vital pillar in safeguarding Ghana\u2019s sovereignty and advancing regional cooperation. \u201c<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24281\" src=\"https:\/\/expressnewsghana.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG-20260427-WA0116.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1080\" height=\"902\" srcset=\"https:\/\/expressnewsghana.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG-20260427-WA0116.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/expressnewsghana.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG-20260427-WA0116-250x209.jpg 250w, https:\/\/expressnewsghana.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG-20260427-WA0116-1000x835.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/expressnewsghana.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG-20260427-WA0116-768x641.jpg 768w, https:\/\/expressnewsghana.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG-20260427-WA0116-600x501.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In response, President Mahama said his government \u201c stands firmly behind efforts to retool and modernize the GIS. \u201c<\/p>\n<p>\u201c We are working hard to resolve logistical challenges and improve working conditions of immigration officers so that they can deliver on their mandate,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p>President Mahama praised Rev Wengam for leaving a legacy at Ghana Prisons Service with theuring his time as Board C<br \/>\nThe Minister of the Interior, Hon Alhaji Muntaka Mohammed- Mubarak spoke of the critical importance to improve the welfare and accommodation needs of immigration officers, particularly those serving in remote and high risk locations.<\/p>\n<p>He announced that seven new regional immigration offices are being constructed nationwide to bring services closer to the citizens and tighten border management.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24282\" src=\"https:\/\/expressnewsghana.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG-20260427-WA0117.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1080\" height=\"995\" srcset=\"https:\/\/expressnewsghana.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG-20260427-WA0117.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/expressnewsghana.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG-20260427-WA0117-250x230.jpg 250w, https:\/\/expressnewsghana.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG-20260427-WA0117-1000x921.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/expressnewsghana.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG-20260427-WA0117-768x708.jpg 768w, https:\/\/expressnewsghana.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG-20260427-WA0117-600x553.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Governing Council of the Ghana Immigration Service ( GIS) is pushing for the launch of an innovative project, code named , Operation Secure Our [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":24279,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[82],"tags":[4519],"class_list":["post-24278","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-general-news","tag-gis-borders-welfare-officers"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - 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