The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) in the Lambussie District has called on residents and community members to actively support efforts to protect Ghana’s borders and maintain peace and security in their communities.

The call was made during a public sensitisation programme on Lambussie FM on Wednesday, 30th September 2026, as part of the station’s Citizens’ Parliament programme.

The sensitisation team comprised District Commander, Chief Superintendent Mohammed Mananu; DSI Nketia Augustine Kyeremeh; Senior Inspector Baawuo Mark; and AICO I Naamogtan Collins.

Speaking during the programme, Chief Superintendent Mohammed Mananu highlighted the mandate of the Ghana Immigration Service, its contribution to national development, and the role of communities in helping the Service effectively discharge its responsibilities under the laws of Ghana.

He urged residents to support the Service by providing information on unapproved routes and roads that could facilitate illegal entry into the country, as well as reporting suspected criminal activities and persons residing in the country without the necessary legal permits.

According to him, community members could also assist the Service by helping identify suitable accommodation for immigration officers posted to the district.

Chief Superintendent Mananu stressed that security is a collective responsibility, and therefore every member of the community has a role to play in ensuring peace and security.

He said collaboration between the Immigration Service and local communities was particularly important because residents were often in a better position to identify unusual activities and movements within their communities.

The District Commander, however, identified a number of challenges confronting the Service in the discharge of its duties.

These include unnecessary interference by some community members when individuals are in conflict with the law, inadequate logistics, poor telecommunications networks, language barriers and the unwillingness of some residents to volunteer information that could assist security agencies.

He explained that poor telecommunication networks sometimes make it difficult for officers to communicate and share security-related information promptly.

Chief Superintendent Mananu also identified language barriers as a challenge, particularly because some officers are unable to communicate effectively in foreign languages such as French, which can be important in a border community.

He further appealed to residents to provide credible information to the Service whenever they become aware of activities that could threaten national security.

He assured the public that the Ghana Immigration Service maintains professional standards and would protect the identity of individuals who provide information to the Service.

“Security is a collective responsibility,” Chief Superintendent Mananu emphasised, urging residents to see themselves as partners in the protection of their communities and the country.

He also cautioned members of the public against taking the law into their own hands when they disagree with actions taken by the Immigration Service.

According to him, anger or disagreement with officers should not result in the destruction of government property or property belonging to the Ghana Immigration Service.

He encouraged residents who have grievances against the Service to use appropriate channels to seek redress rather than resorting to violence or the destruction of property.

The sensitisation forms part of efforts by the Ghana Immigration Service to strengthen collaboration with communities and promote public understanding of its mandate, particularly in border communities such as Lambussie.

Source: Lambussie FM