Assistant Immigration Control Officer II (AICO II) Nurideen Abdul-Ganiew Takra has been promoted to the rank of AICO I by the Comptroller General of Immigration (CGI), Mr. Kwame Asuah Takyi (Esq). The promotion ceremony took place at the Immigration National Headquarters in Accra.Takra's promotion is a result of his courageous intervention in saving the lives of two policemen who were attacked near an Anglican Church in Sefwi Wiawso.

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His swift response received significant commendation.During a visit to AICO I Takra's post in Sefwi Wiawso, Mr. Kwame Asuah Takyi (Esq) expressed his gratitude to the Western North Regional Police Command for recognizing and appreciating the brave officer.

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The National Immigration Management Committee, represented by the CGI, deemed Takra's promotion and awards well-deserved, considering the crucial role of law enforcement in safeguarding lives and property.Mr. Takyi thanked the elated Officer on behalf of the GIS, all security agencies and Ghana as a whole, and encouraged him to continue to serve selflessly and professionally.<img

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alt="" class="wp-image-940921"/>The Comptroller General of Immigration, Mr Kwame Asuah Takyi (right) decorating AICO I Nurideen Abdul-Ganiew TakraThe Director of the Migration Unit at the Ministry of Interior, Mr. Dominic Afriyie Agyemang speaking on behalf of the Minister for the Interior, Ambrose Dery, described the act of overcoming fear to save the lives of two policemen

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and onlookers as heroic and praiseworthy.Mr. Agyemang bemoaned recent horrific incidents that resulted in the deaths of some officers, stating that, “the recent murders of the young military man at Ashaiman and an Immigration Officer at Bawku are still fresh in our memories, but should not deter officers from fighting for peace and unity for our country.

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”He said AICO I Takra’s intervention prevented a bloodbath that would have killed both the officers and the church members who were terrified at the scene.He described the intervention as a display of bravery, valour and selflessness towards the State.

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Representative of the Inspector General of Police at the event, Director-General of the Motor Transport and Traffic Directorate (MTTD), Commissioner of Police (COP) Francis Ebenezer Doku expressed appreciation on behalf of the entire Police Service to AICO I Takra for the heroic act.<img src="

alt="" class="wp-image-940922"/>AICO I Nurideen Abdul-Ganiew Takra (middle) flanked by the

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CGI Mr Kwame Asuah Takyi (immediate left) and the Deputy Comptroller Generals of ImmigrationCOP Doku called on other security agencies, especially the GIS and the Ghana Police Service to strengthen partnerships and develop a better sense of solidarity since they shared a common goal of maintaining peace and order.In addition to the promotion, AICO I Takra was awarded a plaque, a certificate and a citation in recognition of his heroism.<img

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alt="" class="wp-image-940923"/>The Comptroller General of Immigration, Mr Kwame Asuah Takyi during his addressThe valiant Officer, in appreciation of the honour given him pledged his continual dedication to the core values of the GIS, which include professionalism, integrity and respect for human rights. He was quick to express thanks to Allah for giving him the courage to

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save the day.Also joining the GIS to honour AICO I Takra were the Chief Fire Officer (CFO), Mr. Julius A. Kuunuor, the Director General of Prisons, Mr. Isaac Kofi Egyir, the Director-General of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID), Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP), Madam Faustina Agyeiwaa, and a representative of the Commissioner of Customs, Assistant Commissioner Eric Bonney.

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