The Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Moham­med-Mubarak, has pledged to retool the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) to strengthen bor­der security and enhance national safety.

Speaking during his maiden visit to the GIS headquarters yesterday, the Minister assured officers that the government is committed to supporting the Ser­vice in overcoming its numerous challenges.

The Minister, who was recently assigned additional responsibility for national security by President John Dramani Mahama, ex­pressed his gratitude for the trust placed in him.

He emphasized the impor­tance of working closely with the national security apparatus and the GIS to ensure that Ghana's borders are secured and the safety of its citizens is prioritised.