Okudzeto Ablakwa visits passport printing office
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has noted that since the launch of the 24-hour printing service at the Passport Office on April 28, 2025, over 31,935 chip-embedded passports have been printed.
He stated that he received the update during a visit to the Passport Office at midnight on May 24, 2025.
Posting on his X page, he said, “Earlier this week, I paid a surprise visit to the passport head office at midnight to check on our new 24-hour chip-embedded passport printing operations. I commend my hardworking and patriotic staff for their impressive work ethic.”
He noted that, with the pace at which the work is progressing, his outfit will fulfill its mandate.
“So far, we have printed a remarkable 31,935 chip-embedded passports since the rollout commenced on April 28. The RESET is on — we shall not disappoint the good people of Ghana. For God and Country,” he added.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs launched the 24-hour passport service alongside the introduction of chip-embedded passports.
This initiative is part of efforts to enhance the security and global acceptance of Ghana’s travel documents.
The chip-embedded passports also come with enhanced security features and are aligned with international standards for biometric travel documents.
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