By Benjamin Makafui Attipoe, Fievie-Sogakope
The Aflao Sector Command of the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has emerged winners of the 2026 Controller-General of Immigration (CGI) Regional Fun Games for the Volta Region after beating the Nyive Sector Command by a lone goal in a keenly contested final. The competition, which brought together nine (9) teams from the Regional Command in Ho and eight sector commands across the region, ended at the West Africa Football Academy (WAFA) grounds at Fievie near Sogakope in the South Tongu District.
The participating commands were Ho, Sogakope, Kpedze, Akanu, Nyive, Aflao, Batume, Leklebi and Hohoe.
The annual event is designed to provide officers and men of the Service with an opportunity to relax, interact and engage in recreational activities while promoting physical fitness, teamwork, unity and camaraderie among personnel. Although the CGI Fun Games traditionally feature activities such as Ludo, Owari, cards, lime-on-spoon and the tag of peace, this year’s regional competition focused mainly on football.
Speaking in an interview with our newsteam, the Volta Regional Commander of the GIS, Deputy Commissioner of Immigration (DCOI) Mr. Peter Yaw Nkrumah, who spoke on behalf of the Controller-General of Immigration (CGI), Mr Samuel Basintale Amadu, commended the participating teams and organisers for the successful event. He said the competition has recorded significant improvement over the previous year’s edition, which was hosted by the Regional Command in Ho.
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According to him, the games have fostered friendship and collaboration among officers while providing a welcome break from the demanding responsibilities of immigration enforcement. Mr Nkrumah expressed the optimism that the recreational activity would boost the morale of personnel while encouraging them to perform even better in the discharge of their duties.
The Regional Commander noted that the Service remains committed to preventing illegal entry into the country by foreigners and urged sector commanders and officers to carry out their responsibilities professionally and in accordance with the laws of Ghana. He stressed the need for discipline among personnel, adding that officers must remain vigilant and ensure that their operations meet the required professional standards.
Mr. Nkrumah also expressed the hope that the contribution of officers in the Volta Region towards preventing illegal immigration would receive greater recognition from the Service’s national leadership. He said the positive atmosphere witnessed during the games demonstrates the importance of recreational activities in strengthening relationships among personnel and preparing them to return to work with renewed energy, expressing the hope that the next edition would build on the achievements of the 2026 competition.
Earlier in his welcome address, the Sogakope Sector Commander, Assistant Commissioner of Immigration (ACI) Mr. David Abakisi, welcomed the participating teams and officials on behalf of the host command. He noted that Sogakope’s strategic location along the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) corridor makes it an appropriate venue for an event centred on unity, friendship and a shared sense of purpose.
ACI Abakisi said immigration officers work under demanding conditions at borders and checkpoints, protecting the country, enforcing immigration laws and facilitating legitimate travel. He explained that the fun games provide an important opportunity for personnel to maintain physical fitness, interact with colleagues from other commands and strengthen the bonds that unite them as members of one Service.
He commended the Controller-General of Immigration (CGI) and the management of the GIS for sustaining the initiative, which he said helps to improve personnel morale, promote health and wellness, identify sporting talents and create opportunities for engagement between leadership and officers.
ACI Abakisi also acknowledged the contributions of sponsors whose support helped to make the event possible. He urged participants to continue to demonstrate discipline and good sportsmanship even after the competition, stressing that the ultimate objective of the fun games is beyond winning trophies. According to him, the games are intended to strengthen friendships, promote unity and reinforce the collective commitment of officers to national service.
He encouraged the teams to accept both victory and defeat graciously while maintaining the discipline and professionalism expected of personnel of the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS).
The successful conclusion of the 2026 CGI Regional Fun Games is expected to further strengthen teamwork and camaraderie among GIS personnel in the Volta Region as they continue to carry out their mandate of border management, immigration enforcement and the facilitation of legitimate movement.
