To bolster national security and create more job opportunities, President John Dramani Mahama has ordered an increase in the recruitment of security personnel across the country.
On March 16, 2026, he convened a high-level meeting with the heads of Ghana’s security agencies, the Minister for the Interior, and the Acting Minister for Defence to review the ongoing recruitment process.
After reviewing progress reports, President Mahama announced that the total number of recruits will be raised from 20,000 to 40,000 over the next four years.
This decision highlights the government’s commitment not only to strengthening security but also to ensuring transparency and fairness throughout the recruitment process.
Those present at the meeting included the Chief of Staff, Secretary to the President, Senior Presidential Advisor on Governmental Affairs, National Security Coordinator, Inspector General of Police, Director General of Prisons, Director General of the Fire Service, Comptroller-General of the Ghana Immigration Service, and the Director General of the Narcotics Control Commission.
The expanded recruitment represents a major step in reinforcing the nation’s security framework while providing increased employment opportunities for citizens across various security sectors.
