The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has unveiled a six‑month rotational transfer system designed to give officers broader operational exposure and improve efficiency across regional commands.
Under the new arrangement, officers will be reassigned to different sectors and commands within their regions every six months, replacing the former practice that allowed some personnel to remain at a single duty post for four to five years before being moved.
Comptroller‑General of Immigration Samuel Basintale Amadu announced the initiative during a meeting with officers at the Upper West Regional Headquarters on Thursday, November 12, according to a Facebook post by GIS.
Amadu said the rotation would expose officers to varied operational environments, broaden their experience and enhance their professional competencies. He added that the change would provide opportunities for officers to adapt to different operational demands within their regions and promote a more versatile workforce.
The announcement comes days after a tragic explosion on an unauthorised route at Hamile on November 3, which killed an immigration officer and two civilians transporting suspected explosives on a motor tricycle. The incident occurred during a border patrol operation when a four‑member immigration team attempted to intercept the tricycle after detecting unusual activity. The load exploded as the officers tried to stop the rider, killing him and injuring two officers. One of the injured officers later died, while the other was transferred to the 37 Military Hospital in Accra for specialised treatment.
Community disturbances followed the explosion, with 11 civilians sustaining injuries amid confrontations involving residents and security personnel. Nine of the injured civilians were treated and discharged, while two were referred to the Upper West Regional Hospital for further treatment.
GIS officials expect the new rotational policy to strengthen the agency’s capacity to respond to evolving security challenges along Ghana’s borders.
