GIS launches project to strengthen border security in West Africa - Ghanaian Times
The Comptroller-General of Immigration (CGI), Mr Samuel Basintale Amadu, has launched the inaugural meeting of the National Project Steering Committee for the Strengthening and Harmonising Integrated Border Management Frameworks and Technical (SHIFT) capacities in West Africa, at the Ghana Immigration Service Headquarters in Accra.
Mr Basintale ( seated middle) with dignitaries after the launch. jpgThe Comptroller-General of Immigration (CGI), Mr Samuel Basintale Amadu, has launched the inaugural meeting of the National Project Steering Committee for the Strengthening and Harmonising Integrated Border Management Frameworks and Technical (SHIFT) capacities in West Africa, at the Ghana Immigration Service Headquarters in Accra. The 7. 3 million EU funded SHIFT project, which is being implemented by the International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD), is in response to the escalating security challenges in West Africa, where porous borders, the spillover of terrorism from the Sahel, transnational organised crimes, socio-economic constraints and limited states presence in some border communities contributes to border vulnerability and instability. The 48-month project is to contribute to the fight against violent extremism, terrorism, and transnational organised crime in West Africa. Specially, the project aims to strengthen and harmonise Integrated Border Management (IBM) practices, thereby enhancing national and regional security while promoting economic growth and cross border cooperation. Through this, comprehensive and harmonise approach SHIFT aims to strengthen the resilience of target countries, improve operational effectiveness and promote sustained security and development across Africa. “SHIFT is being implemented in Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana and Togo with Burkina Faso participating in Regional level interventions. Key stakeholders include, National Border Agencies, Security Institutions, Civil society Organisation, border communities and ultimately community citizens in the West African region. Speaking at the launch, CGI Mr Samuel Basintale Amadu reaffirmed GIS’s commitment to working with regional and international partners to secure Ghana’s borders and contribute to stability in West Africa. According to the Head of Office for ICMPD, Madam Amala Obiokoye Nwalor, even though security agencies operate separate communication systems, there is a need to embed the GIS Information Exchange Mechanism (IEM) within the Service and expand access to Regional Commands and Border Control Points. The committee reviewed and adopted the Terms of Reference of the National Project Steering Committee, chaired by Deputy Comptroller General of Immigration, Mr Faisal Disu. The committee also reviewed and adopted the 2026 Work Plan to guide implementation activities for the year. BY TIMES REPORTERFollow our WhatsApp Channel now!https://whatsapp. com/channel/0029VbAjG7g3gvWajUAEX12QRead NextAugust 3, 2026Govt to reintroduce road toll …Adopts Special Purpose Vehicle for efficiencyAugust 3, 2026Police arrest 2 over viral video of minor driving articulated truckAugust 3, 2026GIS cracks down on cyber fraud, trafficking syndicatesJuly 31, 2026Ahanta Heritage Month: Diplomats, youth tour forts, Cape Three Points and historic sitesJuly 31, 2026Wa West MP calls for calm, impartial probe into suspect’s deathJuly 31, 2026Kristo Asafo Mission rejects burial rites of late leader, accuses security agencies of failing to enforce court orderJuly 31, 2026Prof. Kwabena Twerefou holds inaugural lecture; calls for better stewardship of Ghana’s natural resourcesJuly 31, 2026Supreme Court not made up of judges alone – JUSAG President at 150th Anniversary DurbarJuly 31, 2026University of Ghana Students begin 3-Day “Campus to Countries” tour of Togo and BeninJuly 31, 2026Beware fake jobs, migration offers by traffickers — Gender Minister