General News of Monday, 24 May 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• The GIS has called for international collaboration in countering security threats in Africa• The Gulf of Guinea accounts for 43% of maritime insecurity in the world• The call was made during a study tour for Senior military officers from Nigeria, Togo, Tanzania and South Africa to GhanaComptroller-General of Ghana Immigration Service, Kwame Asuah-Takyi has underscored the need for international collaboration in countering security threats across the sub-region. According to him, investments in security agencies was vital for the prosperity and economic development of a country. Kwame Asuah-Takyi giving remarks at a workshop held for Senior Military officers who were on a study to Ghana from Nigeria, South Africa, Togo and Tanzania bemoaned the level of insecurity within maritime borders. “The Gulf of Guinea accounted for 43% of maritime insecurity in the world and piracy on high seas is on the ascendency which is greatly affecting international trade,” he pointed. The presentation which was on the theme; “Border Security and Collaboration with Sister Countries” saw participants taken through the mandate, structure, functions and regulatory framework of the GIS.
