The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, has reassigned Mr Kwasi Asante as the substantive director of passports. His appointment takes effect from Monday, 19 August 2024. "The honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has decided that you should be re-assigned to the Passport Office as the Director of Passports with effect from Monday, 19th August 2024," Mr Asante's reassignment letter read. "You are, therefore, requested to take steps to undergo the required handing over process to enable you to assume duty," the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration's letter further directed. As the substantive director of passports in Ghana, he will be responsible for the overall management and administration of the passport issuance process as well as the overseeing of the processing and issuance of passports to eligible Ghanaian citizens. He will also be expected to develop and implement policies and procedures for passport issuance, ensure that all passport applications meet the required criteria, and verify the authenticity of documents. Another important duty of Mr Kwasi Asante will be to work with other government agencies, such as immigration and national security, to ensure effective passport administration as well as to ensure compliance with international passport standards and regulations.