Chinese business group donates motorbikes, computers to Ghana Immigration Service

Chinese Ambassador to Ghana Sun Baohong on Wednesday handed-over 20 sets of office computers and motorbikes donated by the Ghana-Chinese Business Association to the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS).

The donation, worth 80,000 cedis (some 21,000 U.S. dollars), is aimed not only at elevating capacity-building of the service but also at building a harmonious relationship between the Chinese community and the GIS.

Sun said the Chinese government had always asked its nationals overseas to abide by the laws and regulations of the host country, operate business with credibility, and get along well with the local people.

"We have on many occasions emphasized that the Chinese government is resolute in protecting legitimate interests of Chinese nationals; but we will not tolerate or cover up their mistakes. Therefore, we hope the Ghanaian government will constantly improve the environment for Chinese business people," she said.

The Board Chairman of the Ghana Immigration Council, Cletus Avoka, said the service occupied a unique position in the country.

The donation will thus help the service to improve on its technology and main border posts and other sensitive areas like the airports and border towns.

The President of the China Traders Chamber of Commerce, Zheng Shengli, said his group would always fully support all the works of the GIS to create a favorable social environment.

The Ghana China Business Association, set up two years ago under the guidance of the Chinese Embassy, has spared no efforts in shouldering responsibilities, seeking deep integration into the mainstream society of Ghana and carrying out projects for the livelihood of local people. Endit