The German Federal Police on Thursday donated 21 motorbikes, gloves, boots, and jackets to the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) to strengthen operational readiness of the Service.

Consequently, the Comptroller-General of Immigration (CGI), Mr Samuel Basintale Amadu, has directed the immediate commencement of rider training for all trainees at the Immigration Tactical Training School in Kyebi, Eastern Region.

Speaking at a presentation ceremony in Accra on Thursday, Mr Amadu indicated that a number of the motorbikes would be allocated to the training school to equip officers with essential riding skills ahead of deployment.

He noted that the nature of Ghana’s border terrain makes motorbikes an indispensable mode of transport for effective patrols in several locations.

The CGI expressed the Service’s appreciation to the German Embassy and the German Federal Police for their longstanding partnership and continued support, assuring that the donated items would be deployed efficiently and maintained to maximise their operational value.

Leading the German delegation, Senior Director of the German Federal Police, Mr Marco Zack, stated that the donation forms part of ongoing efforts to support the operational capacity and sustainability of the GIS.

He emphasised that improved mobility would support effective border patrols, rapid incident response, and a stronger security presence in border communities, contributing to peace, economic stability, and the reduction of cross-border crime.

Mr Zack underscored the interconnected nature of global security, noting that a secure Ghana ultimately contributes to a more secure Germany.

He reaffirmed the German Government’s commitment to continued collaboration and commended the GIS for its professionalism, dedication, and resilience.

Also present at the ceremony was the Acting Deputy Comptroller-General, Finance and Administration, Evelyn L. Lotsu; Head of Public Affairs, Deputy Commissioner of Immigration (DCOI) Maud A. Quainoo; Head of Human Resource, DCOI Yakubu Hudu Mohammed; Head of Policy Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Department, DCOI Kojo Oppong Yeboah, and Chief Staff Officer, Assistant Commissioner of Immigration (ACI) Gordon Saah.