By Oscar Akaba, Contributor
The Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has called on security agencies operating at the Aflao Border to strengthen collaboration in protecting Ghana’s territorial integrity while facilitating legitimate trade and movement across the country’s eastern frontier.
The Minister made the call during a working visit to the Aflao Border, where he was accompanied by the Volta Regional Minister, the Chief Director of the Ministry of the Interior, and regional and sector heads of the various security agencies.
Addressing officers and stakeholders, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak commended personnel of the Ghana Immigration Service, Ghana Revenue Authority Customs Division, Ghana Police Service, National Intelligence Bureau, National Security, and other agencies for their dedication and sacrifice in safeguarding the nation’s borders.
He urged the agencies to deepen inter-agency cooperation, strengthen intelligence sharing, and enhance operational coordination in combating smuggling, human trafficking, drug trafficking, and other transnational crimes that threaten national security.
The Minister assured officers that better days lie ahead as the Government continues efforts to improve the welfare and operational capacity of the security services.
According to him, President John Dramani Mahama’s administration has spent the past months focusing on resetting and stabilizing the economy, creating the foundation for addressing critical challenges facing security institutions across the country.
“The government is aware of the challenges confronting our security agencies. President Mahama has prioritized the task of resetting the economy, and as the economy improves, government will move swiftly to address the welfare, logistics, accommodation, and infrastructure needs of our security personnel,” he stated.
Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak further highlighted government’s commitment to strategic infrastructure development as a tool for enhancing security and promoting economic growth. He cited the reconstruction of the Aflao–Ho Road under the Government’s Big Push Infrastructure Programme as one of the major projects expected to facilitate trade, improve compliance, and support economic activities along the corridor.
He explained that the project would improve transportation efficiency, reduce travel time, ease the movement of goods and people, strengthen border operations, and contribute to increased revenue mobilization.
The Minister emphasized that the Aflao Border remains one of Ghana’s most strategic gateways to the West African sub-region and therefore requires continuous investment in infrastructure, technology, and human resources to maximize its economic and security potential.
He noted that stronger collaboration among security agencies, supported by improved infrastructure and government investment, would help secure the country’s borders while creating an enabling environment for trade, investment, and regional integration.
The working visit formed part of the Minister’s efforts to engage frontline security personnel, assess operational challenges, and reaffirm government’s commitment to strengthening Ghana’s border management and national security architecture.