Ablakwa announces plans to open second passport application centre in Ashanti Region
The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, says the ministry will open a second Passport Application Centre (PAC) in the Ashanti Region by the first quarter of next year. According to Mr Ablakwa, the ministry has already secured a facility at Mampong to host the centre, and work on equipping it will begin in […]
Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, the Minister for Foreign Affairs, announced plans to establish a second Passport Application Centre (PAC) in the Ashanti Region by the first quarter of the next year. The ministry has already acquired a facility at Mampong to accommodate the new centre, with preparations for its equipping set to commence in the coming weeks.
During a visit to the Kumasi application centre, Ablakwa engaged with staff members and applicants, sharing his insights on the decision. In a subsequent post on social media, he stated that the Greater Accra Region currently hosts three PACs and there is a justifiable policy reason for adding an extra PAC in the second most populous region.
He emphasized that the additional centre in Ashanti would alleviate pressure on staff, improve convenience for applicants, and generate employment opportunities. Furthermore, the ministry will provide vehicles and new equipment while refurbishing existing application centres nationwide. Ablakwa also expressed gratitude to the applicants for sharing their experiences and ideas to enhance service delivery, commending the staff for their patriotism, integrity, and professionalism.
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