Germany has handed over four new operational shelters to the Ghana Immigration Service to support effective patrol operations and strengthen border security at the Aflao Border Crossing.
The intervention by the German mission is timely and significant, as the shelters are expected to improve welfare, morale, and logistical support for immigration officers deployed along the vital corridor linking Ghana with Togo.
The border also facilitates movements across the broader West African route that connects Benin and Nigeria, a key pathway for trade, commerce, and migration in the region.
The operational structures, described as weather-resistant sheds, have been installed at Pillars Four, Six, Seven, and Ten within the Aflao Sector Command. The project was implemented in collaboration with the German Federal Police as part of broader cooperation between German and Ghanaian border security institutions.
Speaking on behalf of the Comptroller-General of the Ghana Immigration Service, Evelyn Lorlonyo Lotsu, Deputy Comptroller-General of the service, explained that the project originated from earlier engagements between the Aflao Sector Command and officials from the German mission who had passed through the border post during an official assignment to neighbouring Togo.
She revealed that the discussions, initially initiated by the then Aflao Sector Commander, Assistant Commissioner of Immigration Frederick Bath Doudu (Rtd.), eventually evolved into a collaborative project aimed at addressing operational challenges faced by officers stationed at the border.
The German Ambassador to Ghana, Frederik Landshöft, expressed appreciation to the leadership of the Ghana Immigration Service for what he described as an excellent partnership, also acknowledging the support of the Municipal Chief Executive for Ketu South, Nicholas Kwabla Worclachie.
The initiative forms part of Germany’s broader commitment to supporting Ghana’s security architecture through training programmes, logistical assistance, and institutional cooperation with the country’s border management agencies.
Germany’s support to Ghana’s security sector also aligns with wider regional efforts to address security threats emanating from the Sahel. In February, Germany participated in the Conference of Special Envoys to the Sahel held in Accra, which brought together representatives from Sahelian states, regional organisations, and international partners to deepen dialogue on security and development challenges in the region.
The meeting, convened with the support of John Dramani Mahama, President of Ghana, sought to strengthen cooperation on tackling instability and preventing the spillover of violent extremism from the Sahel into coastal West African states.
Germany has remained actively engaged in initiatives aimed at addressing the structural drivers of instability in the Sahel while working with coastal countries to strengthen resilience in border communities. These efforts form part of the European Union’s broader regional strategy focused on promoting security, stability, and sustainable development.
Among these initiatives is the Alliance for the Sahel, a development partnership launched by Germany, France, and the European Union to coordinate international assistance for the region. The EU has also pledged financial support to assist displaced persons and host communities in coastal states including Ghana, Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, and Togo.
Another significant contribution is being implemented through the European Union Strategic Defence Initiative in the Gulf of Guinea (EU SDI GoG). Under this programme, Ghana’s Army Combat Training School recently launched a two-week Training-of-Trainers programme focused on assault river-crossing operations to strengthen operational capabilities within the Ghana Armed Forces.
The exercise, which began on 16 February 2026, brings together 30 selected personnel from across the armed forces to build instructor-level capacity in complex mobility and tactical operations — further demonstrating the growing security cooperation between Ghana, Germany, and European partners.
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