Lawyer and activist Oliver Barker-Vormawor has praised the professionalism of the Ghana Immigration Service, saying its officers have consistently treated him with respect whenever he travels.
In a Facebook post, Barker-Vormawor said the service stands out among Ghana’s public institutions.
“Of all the public agencies in Ghana, I believe that the professionalism of the Ghana Immigration Service is second to none,” he wrote.
He said his interactions with immigration officers at the airport have always been positive.
“They are always completely friendly, respectful and jovial whenever I am at the airport. Not once has anyone asked me for money or been even slightly rude. It’s always the best part of my travel experience,” he said.
Barker-Vormawor added that his experience has remained the same across different administrations.
“Keep it up! And just to be clear, this did not start under this government. Even when the former government could not tolerate me, people in immigration were always very professional,” he stated.
Drawing a comparison with another country, he wrote: “Now, if you travel to Nigeria just once, you will come back to Ghana and write a cheque for every immigration officer. Kae. Nigeria traumatises me.”
