The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has unveiled a new six-month rotational transfer system, aimed at broadening officers’ operational experience and enhancing efficiency across its regional commands. The initiative, announced by Comptroller-General Samuel Basintale Amadu, marks a departure from the previous practice where some personnel could remain at the same duty post for up to five years before reassignment.

Under the new arrangement, officers will be transferred to different sectors and commands within their regions every six months. According to a GIS statement shared on Facebook on Thursday, November 12, the rotational system is designed to expose officers to a variety of working environments, helping them acquire diverse operational experiences and develop skills across different aspects of immigration work.

“The initiative is intended to expose personnel to varied operational environments, broaden their experience, and enhance their professional competencies. The new arrangement will replace the previous practice, under which officers could remain at a single duty post for four to five years before being transferred,” the statement read.

The decision is expected to foster a more versatile and adaptable workforce, equipping officers to meet the evolving operational demands within their regions and ultimately strengthening the service’s effectiveness.

The announcement comes in the wake of a tragic incident on November 3, when an explosion occurred along an unauthorised route at Hamile. During a border patrol, a four-member immigration team intercepted a motor tricycle carrying suspected explosives. The explosives detonated as officers attempted to stop the rider, resulting in the deaths of an officer and two civilians. Two other officers were injured—one later died, while the other was transferred to the 37 Military Hospital in Accra for specialised care.

The explosion triggered unrest in the local community, with confrontations leading to injuries among 11 civilians. Nine of those injured were treated and discharged, while two required further medical attention at the Upper West Regional Hospital.

With the introduction of the new rotational system, the GIS aims to build a more experienced, resilient, and responsive team, better equipped to deal with the challenges of border security and immigration management across the country.

Source: Apexnewsgh.com