The Minister for Labour, Jobs and Employment, Dr Abdul-Rashid Pelpuo, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to protecting migrant workers’ rights and promoting safe labour mobility.
Delivering a solidarity message at the 20th anniversary of the Centre for Migration Studies (CMS) launch, Dr. Pelpuo commended CMS for its pioneering role in migration research, evidence-based policy development, and advocacy for migrant protection in Ghana and the wider West African sub-region.
He described the Centre as a strategic academic partner to the Ministry, particularly through its representation on the National Labour Migration Technical Working Group, and acknowledged its contribution to the development of Ghana’s National Labour Migration Policy in 2020.
He noted that as the Ministry reviews the policy, continued collaboration with CMS remains critical to ensuring that migration policies are practical, data-driven, and aligned with regional priorities.
Dr Pelpuo also highlighted the benefits of capacity-building initiatives undertaken in partnership with the Centre, stating that they have strengthened the Ministry’s technical capacity and improved the implementation of labour migration programmes.
“As we celebrate this milestone, we reaffirm our commitment to safeguarding migrant workers’ rights, promoting safe labour mobility, and fostering regional integration,” he stated.
The event was chaired by the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ghana, Nana Aba Appiah Amfo, and attended by high-profile dignitaries, including the Minister for the Interior, Hon. Mubarak Muntaka, as Special Guest of Honour, and the Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Hon. Naa Momo Lartey, alongside development partners, Members of Parliament, academics, media practitioners, and friends of the Centre.
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