The Interior Minister, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, called for migration policies that are both secure and compassionate, highlighting the need to address the human dimensions of migration alongside national security.
He spoke during the keynote address at the Centre for Migration Studies (CMS) 20th anniversary celebration, highlighting the need for a balanced and humane approach to migration governance.
The celebration marks 20 years of CMS’s research and policy leadership in migration studies, themed: “The Realities of Free Movement in Africa: Governance Norms and Social Transformation.”
Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak said CMS’s research has enhanced his understanding of migration’s human aspects, especially regarding security and governance.
He also highlighted the importance of research centres like CMS as bridges between academic research and practical policy implementation.
The Minister noted that the Centre’s body of work has significantly contributed to making Ghana a prominent hub for migration studies in Africa and expressed appreciation for CMS’s sustained impact on policy discussions at national and regional levels.
CMS Director Professor Mary Biatekmaa Setrana recounted her academic and professional trajectory, emphasizing strategic steps taken to increase postgraduate enrolment, elevate research output, and ensure the Centre’s work remains relevant to policymakers and practitioners.
CMS Director Professor Mary Biatekmaa Setrana reaffirmed the Centre’s commitment to policy-focused migration research in Africa.
The event was graced by Labour Minister Rashid Pelpuo, Gender Minister Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, University of Ghana Vice-Chancellor Professor Nana Aba Appiah Amfo, diplomats, and university staff.
