Vice President Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has called for greater public trust, awareness, and education as key measures to strengthen Ghana’s security efforts.
She emphasised the need for stronger collaboration between the public and security agencies, stressing that trust and education remain critical in maintaining national security.
Prof. Opoku-Agyemang stated this during a working visit to the Ministry of the Interior as part of her ongoing tour of government ministries.
The visit is designed to bridge the communication gap between the Presidency, an indication that the Presidency is accessible and committed to working closely with all sectors of government.
In her address, the Vice President commended the Ministry for its punctuality and dedication.
She observed that the Ministry of the Interior occupies a unique position in national life because it is directly responsible for safeguarding the lives of Ghanaians through maintaining peace, ensuring security, promoting public safety, and enforcing law and order.
“The work of the Interior Ministry is central to the wellbeing of every Ghanaian. Peace and security are not luxuries; they are critical to our daily lives and to national development,” she said.
Stressing her call for more aggressive public education on government programmes and interventions, she noted that their success depends largely on citizens understanding them.
According to her, there’s a need to sensitize the public on the rules and regulations that guide public safety so that people can abide by them and contribute to maintaining peace.
She reiterated the Government’s commitment to creating an enabling environment for economic development, but cautioned that such progress cannot be achieved in the absence of peace and security.
Prof. Opoku-Agyemang further urged personnel to discharge their duties with professionalism and integrity to earn the cooperation of the communities they serve.
“Security is the precursor to everything. Without it, nothing else can thrive,” she emphasized.
In his welcome address, the Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, expressed the Ministry’s appreciation for the Vice President’s visit, describing it as a source of motivation for staff and agencies.
He recounted some of the milestones achieved by the Ministry in recent months – the advancement of several key bills, including the “Security and Intelligence Agencies Bill, the Ghana Prisons Service Bill, the Community Service Bill 2025, the Public Holidays Amendment Act 2025, the Birth Right Bill, and the Private Security Organization Act.”
“Institutionally, the Ministry has established 24-Hour Economy units within security agencies, strengthened public financial management and expenditure controls, and begun safety upgrades at its headquarters alongside work on a new office complex,” said the minister.
He added that the Ministry has also taken major steps in digitalisation with the launch of its first-ever e-Services Platform.
Through the platform, the minister indicated that 1,499 e-Visas have so far been issued, marking a significant shift toward more efficient service delivery.
The Vice President’s tour of ministries forms part of a broader presidential initiative to engage directly with government institutions, take stock of progress, and provide guidance in support of the administration’s development agenda.
