President Mahama Swears In Daniella Mawusi Ntow Sarpong as First Female Chief Fire Officer and Samuel Basintale Amadu as Comptroller-General of Immigration Service
President John Dramani Mahama has officially sworn in two key security sector leaders at a ceremony held at the Presidency: Daniella Mawusi Ntow Sarpong as the substantive Chief Fire Officer of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) and Samuel Basintale Amadu as Comptroller-General of the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS).
The swearing-in marks the formal assumption of office for both officials, who were appointed in March 2025 and have been acting in their roles pending confirmation.
Daniella Mawusi Ntow Sarpong – First Female Chief Fire Officer
Daniella Mawusi Ntow Sarpong makes history as the first woman to be appointed Chief Fire Officer of the GNFS. Prior to her elevation, she served as Deputy Chief Fire Officer (DCFO) and Director of Fire Safety, where she earned recognition for her dedication, professionalism, and leadership in fire prevention, emergency response coordination, and public safety education.
As Chief Fire Officer, she is now responsible for overseeing nationwide fire prevention strategies, emergency response operations, firefighter training, equipment modernisation, and public awareness campaigns on fire safety. Her appointment has been widely hailed as a milestone for gender inclusion in Ghana’s security services and a reflection of merit-based leadership within the GNFS.
Samuel Basintale Amadu – Comptroller-General of Immigration Service
Samuel Basintale Amadu has been confirmed as the substantive Comptroller-General of the Ghana Immigration Service. In this role, he will lead border management, migration policy enforcement, passport and visa services, immigration intelligence, and the overall administration of Ghana’s borders and migration framework.
His leadership is expected to focus on strengthening border security, combating human trafficking and irregular migration, enhancing digital immigration systems, and ensuring compliance with national and international migration protocols.
President Mahama’s Charge to the New Leaders
During the ceremony, President Mahama charged both officials to execute their duties with the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, transparency, and dedication to national service. He emphasised the critical importance of their roles in safeguarding lives, protecting national borders, and contributing to public safety and orderly migration in an increasingly interconnected world.
The swearing-in ceremony was witnessed by senior government officials, heads of security services, and family members of the appointees.
Significance of the Appointments
Ntow Sarpong’s appointment represents a historic breakthrough for women in Ghana’s uniformed services and is expected to inspire greater female participation in leadership roles within emergency response agencies.
Amadu’s confirmation comes at a time when Ghana continues to strengthen border management amid regional security challenges, irregular migration flows, and efforts to modernise immigration infrastructure.
Both leaders now face the task of driving institutional reforms, improving operational efficiency, and addressing longstanding challenges in their respective agencies while aligning with the government’s broader public safety and national security agenda.
