CGI orders motorbike training at tactical school in Kyebi

Samuel Basintale Amadu, Comptroller-General of Immigration (CGI), has directed the immediate commencement of rider training for all trainees at the Immigration Tactical Training School in Kyebi. The directive follows the donation of 21 motorbikes and riding accessories by the German Federal Police, to strengthen the operational readiness of the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS).

Mr. Amadu indicated that the motorbikes would be allocated to the training school to equip officers with essential riding skills ahead of deployment. He noted that the nature of Ghana's border terrain makes motorbikes an indispensable mode of transport for effective patrols in several locations. Mr. Amadu expressed the Service's appreciation to the German Embassy and the German Federal Police for their longstanding partnership and continued support and gave an assurance that the donated items would be deployed efficiently and maintained to maximise their operational value. Marco Zack, Senior Director of the German Federal Police, stated that the donation forms part of ongoing efforts to support the operational capacity and sustainability of the GIS.

Mr. Zack emphasized that improved mobility would support effective border patrols, rapid incident response, and a stronger security presence in border communities; contributing to peace, economic stability, and the reduction of cross-border crime. He reaffirmed the German Government's commitment to continued collaboration and commended the GIS for its professionalism, dedication and resilience. The items donated include 21 motorbikes, along with protective riding gear such as gloves, boots and jackets. Also present at the ceremony was the Acting Deputy Comptroller-General, Finance and Administration Madam Evelyn L. Lotsu, Head of Public Affairs; DCOI Maud A. Quainoo, Head of Human Resource; DCOI Yakubu Hudu Mohammed, Head of Policy Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Department; DCOI Kojo Oppong Yeboah and Chief Staff Officer ACI Gordon Saah.