HND and diploma holders of the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) Intake 30 have called for urgent intervention regarding their rank placement within the Service, citing concerns over fairness and consistency in the implementation of appointment terms.
According to the affected officers, their appointment letters indicated that academic qualifications would play a key role in determining their ranks after successful completion of training.
They noted that, having completed their training and officially passed out, they expected their ranks to be aligned in line with those provisions.
However, they expressed concern that this alignment has not yet been implemented, a situation they say has created dissatisfaction among members of their intake.
The affected officers pointed out that personnel with similar HND and diploma qualifications in other security agencies have reportedly been assigned corresponding ranks upon completion of their training, as stipulated in their respective service conditions. They argue that this perceived disparity is affecting morale among affected officers.
Speaking to one officer who requested anonymity, she said the situation has become deeply frustrating.
“Now it feels like my HND is going to waste. We are pleading with the authorities to do something about it because we suffered before getting it,” she said.
They are therefore appealing to relevant authorities and stakeholders to ensure that their ranks are reviewed and aligned in accordance with their academic qualifications and the terms stated in their appointment letters.
The officers reaffirmed their commitment to serving the nation with dedication and professionalism, expressing hope that the matter will be addressed fairly and promptly.
Source: Asare Bediako
