Interior Minister pledges cashless system for Immigration Services [IMAGES]

The Minister for the Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak has paid a working visit to the National Headquarters of the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) on February 25 to familiarize himself with its operations and explore ways to enhance collaboration with other agencies.

During his visit, he emphasized the ministry’s commitment to improving services by partnering with both profit and non-profit private entities.

He also announced that within the next year, all services under the Ministry of the Interior, including those of the GIS, will transition to a cashless system, with all payments made electronically.

During discussions, the Comptroller-General of Immigration, Kwame Asuah Takyi, appealed to the Minister to establish an investigative body to examine the purchase of 20/30-seater buses for the welfare of the GIS.

He expressed concerns that some officers, along with electronic media outlets, have attempted to tarnish the reputation of the office of the Comptroller-General over the procurement.

In response, Hon. Muntaka reassured that his administration does not engage in witch-hunting but will address issues strictly based on evidence, ensuring transparency and accountability.

To conclude the visit, the Ghana Immigration Service presented a plaque to the Minister in recognition of his commitment to improving the institution.

The transition to a cashless system is expected to streamline operations, reduce corruption, and enhance service delivery across all agencies under the Interior Ministry.

As the government continues to push for digitalization, stakeholders will be watching closely to see how this policy improves efficiency within the Ghana Immigration Service.

Derrick Kumi Kissiedu – ABC News GH