GIS introduces six-month regional rotation system to broaden officers’ experience
The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has introduced a six-month regional rotational transfer system to broaden officers’ operational experience and strengthen professional competence.
The Comptroller-General of Immigration (CGI), Mr Samuel Basintale Amadu, announced the initiative during a durbar with officers of the Upper West Regional Headquarters, explaining that personnel would be reassigned to different sectors and commands within their respective regions every six months.
He said the arrangement was intended to expose officers to different operational environments, broaden their professional experience and enhance their capacity to deliver on the mandate of the Service.
The new system will replace the existing practice, under which officers could remain at a particular duty post for between four and five years before being transferred.
Mr Amadu said the initiative is part of efforts to improve operational efficiency and strengthen the professional development of personnel across the Service.
Addressing concerns about morale, the Comptroller-General urged officers not to allow recent incidents involving some of their colleagues to undermine their commitment to duty.
He commended personnel in the Upper West Region for their dedication, discipline and commitment, urging them to remain steadfast and uphold the highest standards of professionalism and integrity.
He stressed the need for officers to remain focused, resilient and guided by the core values and principles of the Ghana Immigration Service in the discharge of their responsibilities.
On personnel welfare, Mr Amadu highlighted the importance of good health to effective service delivery and encouraged officers to prioritise their physical and mental well-being.
He urged them to undertake regular medical examinations and adopt healthy lifestyles to remain physically and mentally fit for the demands of their work.
The Comptroller-General reaffirmed Management’s commitment to improving the welfare of personnel while providing opportunities for their professional growth and career development.
He called on officers to demonstrate dedication, discipline and loyalty, saying their renewed commitment was important to advancing the mandate of the Ghana Immigration Service.
Judith Twumwaa, ISD
