President John Dramani Mahama has assigned new leadership roles within the Ghana Immigration Service, the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), and the Ghana Prisons Service.

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A communiqué from the presidency, signed by Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the President’s Spokesperson and Minister of Government Communications, announced the appointments on Friday, March.

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The newly designated officials are DDGP 3 Patience Baffoe-Bonnie, who takes over as Director-General of the Ghana Prisons Service; DCFO Daniella Mawusi Ntow Sarpong, appointed as Chief Fire Officer; and DCI Samuel Basentale Amadu, named as Comptroller-General of the Ghana Immigration Service.Mrs. Patience Baffoe-Bonnie is a highly experienced corrections and security professional with over 37 years of dedicated service in the Ghana Prisons Service. She began her career as a recruit in 1987 and steadily advanced, attaining senior officer status in 1994 after earning her first degree from the University of Ghana.

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Over the years, she has held several key leadership positions, including Director of Prison Health, Director of Services, Director of Operations, and Deputy Director General (Finance and Administration). Her contributions have been pivotal in shaping prison policies, enhancing staff welfare, and implementing vital reforms to improve conditions for both inmates and officers. As Chief Legal Officer, she played a crucial role in revising prison regulations and strengthening parole laws.

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During her tenure at James Camp Prisons, she led significant rehabilitation initiatives, transforming it into a model correctional facility. Her leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic was instrumental in securing medical supplies, advocating for judicial measures to reduce overcrowding, and ensuring Ghana’s prison system recorded no deaths.

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Ntow-Sarpong, a member of the Fire Management Board, previously served as the Director of Fire Safety and has been honored with multiple awards for her outstanding service and contributions.

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Meanwhile, Samuel Basentale Amadu holds a Master of Arts (MA) in International Relations Affairs and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology, both from the University of Ghana.

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