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Faisal Disu

Also known as: Mr. Disu · Mr Disu · Mr Faisal Disu · DCGI Faisal Disu

Faisal Disu — Deputy Comptroller-General of Ghana Immigration Service overseeing Command Post and Operations, appointed June 2026.

2026-05-202026-11-06

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  1. November 2026
  2. Joy Online

    … The Deputy Comptroller-General of Immigration in charge of Command Posts and Operations (DCG/OPS), Faisal Disu, who led a delegation of senior Immigration officers to accompany the Minister, briefed him on the circumstances surrounding the incident. …

    Interior Minister visits injured GIS Officer at 37 Military Hospital following Hamile explosion
  3. September 2026
  4. The Ghanaian Times

    … The Deputy Comptroller-General of Operations and Command Post of the GIS, Mr Faisal Disu, who spoke on behalf of the Comptroller-General, also stressed the importance of coordinated border management in addressing emerging security threats. …

    West Africa steps up fight against cross-border crime
  5. August 2026
  6. Joy Online

    … The committee, chaired by Deputy Comptroller-General of Immigration Faisal Disu, also approved the 2026 Work Plan, which will guide implementation of the project over the coming year. …

    Border security gets €7.3m boost as Ghana launches major West Africa Anti-Terror project
  7. July 2026
  8. The Ghanaian Times

    … The Deputy Comptroller-General in charge of Operations and Command Post at the Ghana Immigration Service, DCGI Faisal Disu, said the service had arrested 29 suspects in human trafficking operations over the past two weeks. …

    Beware fake jobs, migration offers by traffickers — Gender Minister
  9. Joy Online

    … Deputy Comptroller-General of Immigration (Command Post and Operations), Mr Faisal Disu, emphasised the importance of secure borders as a key pillar of national sovereignty and the protection of citizens, Ghana Immigration Service posted on social media. …

    Ghana, Zimbabwe strengthen border security cooperation
  10. June 2026
  11. Joy Online

    … Faisal Disu has been appointed Deputy Comptroller-General of Immigration to head the Command Post and Operations Directorate, while Philip Peter Andoh has been appointed Deputy Comptroller-General of Immigration to oversee the Legal, Research and Monitoring Directorate. …

    President Mahama appoints three Deputy Comptroller-Generals for GIS
  12. Joy Online

    … Deputy Comptroller-General of Immigration in charge of Command, Post and Operations, Mr Faisal Disu, warned that “Ghana is currently attracting a lot of bad actors into the country,” stressing that proceeds from organised begging networks could potentially be used to finance terr …

    GIS raises alarm over abuse of ECOWAS Free Movement Protocol, warns of security threats
  13. May 2026
  14. The Ghanaian Times

    … Opening the session, the Acting Deputy Comptroller-General of Immigration in charge of Command Post and Operations, Mr Faisal Disu, urged the officers to demonstrate discipline, professionalism and commitment in the discharge of their duties. …

    GIS steps up readiness for e-visa introduction
  15. Joy Online

    … Opening the training session, Acting Deputy Comptroller-General of Immigration in charge of Command Post and Operations, Faisal Disu, urged officers to demonstrate professionalism, discipline, and commitment in implementing the new system. …

    Ghana Immigration Service trains officers ahead of nationwide e-visa rollout
  16. Joy Online

    … Faisal Disu, called on officers to demonstrate discipline, professionalism, and commitment. …

    Ghana Immigration Service trains 40 officers ahead of E-Visa rollout

Yesterday

  1. Interior Minister visits GIS officer injured in Hamile explosion

    The Interior Minister visited a Ghana Immigration Service officer critically injured in an explosion at Hamile in the Upper West Region, who is receiving treatment at 37 Military Hospital in Accra. The Minister assured the officer's family that the Government would cover all medical expenses and urged the public to handle explosives safely.

    5 November 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 23 September

  1. West Africa deepens cooperation on cross-border security

    Ghana's Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak has called for stronger West African coordination and collaboration to combat transnational organised crime, improve border management and migration, through coordinated efforts, infrastructure and logistics. A regional workshop in Accra is bringing together representatives from Benin, Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana and Togo under the EU-funded SHIFT project to share experiences and adopt best practices in border management.

    23 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Sunday 2 August

  1. Ghana launches €7.3m West Africa border security initiative

    Ghana has launched a 48-month regional project backed by €7.3 million in EU funding to strengthen border management and tackle terrorism, violent extremism, and transnational organised crime across West Africa. The SHIFT project will be implemented in Benin, Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, and Togo, with Burkina Faso participating in regional-level interventions.

    2 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 31 July

  1. Minister warns of digital trafficking scams targeting Ghanaian youth

    Ghana's Gender Minister says human traffickers are increasingly using online platforms, fake job ads, and social media to lure vulnerable Ghanaians with false promises of employment and overseas migration. She called for coordinated action by parents, communities, media, and all citizens to combat the shift from traditional to digital trafficking methods.

    31 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Thursday 30 July

  1. Ghana Immigration Service meets Zimbabwe defence delegation

    The Ghana Immigration Service engaged a 22-member delegation from Zimbabwe's Defence Force Joint Command and Staff Course on border security and regional cooperation. Deputy Comptroller-General Faisal Disu highlighted secure borders as essential to national sovereignty and economic development.

    30 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 26 June

  1. Mahama appoints three Deputy Comptroller-Generals for GIS

    President Mahama has appointed Evelyn Lolonyo Lostu, Faisal Disu, and Philip Peter Andoh as Deputy Comptroller-Generals of the Ghana Immigration Service to lead the Finance and Administration, Command Post and Operations, and Legal, Research and Monitoring directorates, respectively.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 11 June

  1. Ghana Immigration Service warns of security risks from ECOWAS free movement abuse

    Ghana's Immigration Service has raised concerns that abuse of the ECOWAS Free Movement Protocol by community citizens is fuelling irregular migration, child trafficking, cyber fraud, and organised begging networks that threaten Ghana's security. The service warned during talks with the West African Monetary Institute that proceeds from organised begging could finance terrorism, and noted slow progress in implementing the ECOWAS biometric identification system across the sub-region.

    11 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 21 May

  1. Ghana Immigration Service trains officers for e-visa system

    The Ghana Immigration Service has trained 40 officers in preparation for the nationwide rollout of its electronic visa system, scheduled for May 25, 2026. The fully digital platform will enable foreign nationals to apply for and complete visa processes online, aiming to improve accessibility, enhance passenger processing, and strengthen security controls.

    21 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  2. Ghana Immigration Service trains officers for e-visa rollout

    The Ghana Immigration Service has begun training 40 officers nationwide ahead of the May 25, 2026 rollout of Ghana's electronic visa system, which will allow foreign nationals to apply for and complete visa processes online. The initiative aims to modernise border management, improve accessibility, and strengthen security controls at entry points.

    21 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 20 May

  1. Ghana Immigration Service trains officers for e-visa rollout

    The Ghana Immigration Service held a two-day training session for 40 officers in Accra to prepare for the nationwide rollout of Ghana's electronic visa system on May 25, 2026. The fully digital platform will allow foreign nationals to apply for and complete visa processes online, with officials emphasizing the importance of data protection, security, and responsible use of traveller information.

    20 May 2026 · Joy Online →

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