Accra: President John Dramani Mahama has approved the appointment of three Deputy Comptrollers-General for the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) as part of efforts to enhance the operations of the service. The appointments, announced in a press release issued by the GIS, elevate the officers from acting positions to their substantive ranks.
According to Ghana Web, the newly confirmed officers are Evelyn Lonyonlo Lotsu, who will lead the Finance and Administration Directorate; Faisal Disu, who has been assigned to the Command Post and Operations Directorate; and Philip Peter Andoh, who will oversee the Legal, Research, and Monitoring Directorate. These appointments were made following recommendations by the Service's Governing Council and with advice from the Public Services Commission.
The Service stated that the appointments recognize the dedication, leadership, and performance demonstrated by the officers in their previous roles. Comptroller-General of Immigration Samuel Basintale Amadu congratulated the newly appointed deputies and expressed confidence in their ability to contribute to the growth of the Service.
Amadu noted that the officers had shown professionalism and commitment in their acting capacities and were well-positioned to take on their new responsibilities. He expressed confidence that, in their substantive roles, they will continue to strengthen the Service, promote good governance, and advance the nation's security and development. The Comptroller General also pledged the full support of management as they assume their new responsibilities.