Interior Minister Engages Western Regional Security Council on Security Challenges

Story by: Regina Bless

The Minister for the Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has paid a courtesy call on the Western Regional Minister, Hon. Joseph Nelson, as part of his working visit to the Western Region.

The visit forms part of efforts by the Ministry of the Interior to strengthen collaboration with regional authorities and key stakeholders in addressing security concerns and promoting public safety.

During the engagement, Hon. Muntaka also met with members of the Western Regional Security Council (REGSEC), where he received a briefing on the region’s security situation, ongoing security interventions and emerging challenges requiring attention.

The meeting provided an opportunity for the Minister and REGSEC members to discuss strategies aimed at strengthening security coordination, improving collaboration among security agencies and addressing issues that could threaten peace and stability in the region.

Hon. Muntaka reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to working closely with the Regional Minister, REGSEC and other relevant stakeholders to maintain peace, law and order.

As part of his working visit, the Interior Minister is also expected to engage personnel from security agencies and other institutions under the Ministry to discuss their operations, challenges and measures to improve service delivery.

He is further scheduled to meet with religious leaders and traditional authorities to strengthen partnerships and promote peace, social cohesion and security.

The Minister is also expected to visit the Elubo Border to assess security and border management operations, as well as inspect ongoing projects in the region.

The working visit forms part of the Ministry of the Interior’s broader efforts to engage regional authorities, assess security challenges and strengthen Ghana’s security architecture to ensure the safety and stability of communities across the country.