Only 1,000 candidates will be selected for the Ghana Immigration Service from a pool of over 180,000 young individuals who applied during the recent recruitment drive, as stated by the Minister for the Interior, Mubarak Mohammed Muntaka.
During a press briefing on Wednesday, March 11, aimed at clarifying matters related to recruitment in the security agencies, Mr. Muntaka remarked that the significant number of applicants indicates an increasing demand for employment opportunities among the youth of Ghana.
He elaborated that while many showed interest in joining the Immigration Service, the current infrastructure and logistical capabilities of the institution restrict the number of recruits it can accept.
“The total of over 180,000 young men expressed a desire to join the Ghana Immigration Service. However, it is noteworthy that the current strength of the Ghana Immigration Service, from the Comptroller General down to the last officer, is only 18,300. This is less than 20,000, yet there are 180,000 individuals wishing to join,” he stated.
Mr. Muntaka pointed out that the training and accommodation facilities of the Service can only support approximately 1,000 new recruits in the current exercise.
“Regrettably, due to spatial constraints, we can only accommodate 1,000,” he remarked.
The Interior Minister emphasized that this situation underscores the fierce competition for roles within the security services and the broader issue of job creation for the rapidly growing youth population in the country.
