Mahama Directs Increase in Security Services Recruitment to 40,000

The directive follows a high-level security meeting aimed at strengthening national security and expanding employment opportunities.

President John Dramani Mahama has directed a significant increase in recruitment into Ghana’s security services, raising the planned intake from 20,000 to 40,000 personnel over the next four years.

The directive was issued after a high-level meeting between the president and heads of Ghana’s security agencies. The move is part of efforts to strengthen the country’s security architecture while also creating employment opportunities for young people across the country.

According to sources familiar with the meeting, the expanded recruitment will cover key security institutions including the Ghana Armed Forces, the Ghana Police Service, the Ghana Immigration Service, and the Ghana National Fire Service.

Officials say the increase is intended to boost operational capacity and improve security coverage nationwide.

The directive is also expected to ease pressure on existing personnel while enhancing the ability of security agencies to respond effectively to emerging threats and maintain public safety.

Government officials say more details regarding the recruitment timelines and eligibility requirements will be communicated by the various security agencies in due course.