The Comptroller-General of the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS), Mr. Kwame Asuah Takyi, Esq., has been honoured at the 11th edition of the Ghana Leadership Awards ceremony in Accra.
He received awards in two categories comprising the Public Servant of the Year for his outstanding leadership, strength and dedicated public service across Ghana; and the Governance and Civil Leadership Award for his extraordinary service to Ghana and humanity.
The Comptroller-General of Immigration (CGI), who could not hide his joy after receiving the award, expressed appreciation to the organisers for the recognition and the honour done him among a wide array of persons in the country.
He further stated that he is motivated by the award not to relent on his oars but rather to do better for the people of Ghana from his little corner.
He dedicated the award to the President of the Republic, H.E. Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, for the opportunity to serve the good people of Ghana and also the Interior Minister, Hon Ambrose Dery, under whose supervision he serves.
He also dedicated the award, which is a plague and certificates, to his family for the support given him all these years, and to all hardworking men and women of GIS, urging them to also do their best to make the Service proud.
In a related development, the CGI has been awarded the International Association of Women Police (IAWP), male category award for his outstanding contribution in ensuring equal rights and opportunities for both men and women.
In a citation accompanying the award, IAWP stated that the CGI since assuming office in 2017 has consciously promoted the cause of women in a traditionally male-dominated institution.
Mr. Takyi had demonstrated his commitment to enhancing the role of women in policy by introducing a new approach that includes gender sensitive recruitment standards and implementing a progressive campaign for women to become actively engaged within specialist areas such as tactical and operational response units of the GIS.
IAWP President, Deborah Fried, in presenting the award said “we are once again so pleased to acknowledge the supportive efforts of a male colleague who has not only advocated for women in policing but sends a strong community message that diversity is valued.”
Under the CGI, the GIS has waxed stronger and becoming one of the respected security agencies in the country.
His steadfastness and resilience are some of the attributes which stands him apart from many.
Those who heard about the double honours he has attracted said they are not surprised about the recognition.
This year’s event was held at the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel.
The hero honouring event also celebrated other influential people including Kennedy Agyapong, IGP Dr George Dampare, some chiefs and and some former Supreme Court Justices.
ABOUT GHANA LEADERSHIP AWARDS
Ghana Leadership Awards with the motto ” Love your country, Love your people ” is an annual event which acknowledges and celebrates outstanding and exemplary leaders that has a significant and a positive impact in advancing Ghana and Africa.
The awardees are respected CEOs and leaders in Ghana and worldwide who believe in creating an environment where leadership can thrive; that we believe create a new generation of leaders.
Research by the Analytical Centre of Ghana Leadership Awards has found many advancing Ghana and the Worlds welfare and its good economic stability.
Source: Dailyguidenetwork
