The Minister for the Interior, Mubarak Mohammed Muntaka, has revealed that just 1,000 young people will be recruited into the Ghana Immigration Service, despite more than 180,000 applicants vying for positions during the recent recruitment exercise.
Speaking at a press briefing on Wednesday, March 11, Mr. Muntaka addressed the overwhelming demand for jobs among Ghana’s youth and clarified the constraints facing the country’s security agencies.
He explained that while thousands expressed interest in joining the Immigration Service, the organization’s current infrastructure and logistical capacity can only accommodate a fraction of the applicants.
“The total of over 180,000 young men wanted to join the Ghana Immigration Service. But the interesting thing is that today, the Ghana Immigration Service, the strength, from the Comptroller General to the last officer, stands at 18,300. Less than 20,000, yet you have 180,000 opting to join,” the Minister noted.
Mr. Muntaka added that, due to limitations in training and accommodation facilities, only 1,000 new recruits can be taken in during this recruitment cycle. “Unfortunately, because of the physical space, we could only have space for 1,000,” he said.
He described the situation as a clear indication of the intense competition for positions within the security services and a reminder of the pressing need for job creation to address the aspirations of Ghana’s growing youth population.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com