The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has dismissed reports that the newly installed e-Gates system at Kotoka International Airport (KIA) cost $240 million, calling the claims misleading.
According to a statement from GIS, the e-Gates are part of a broader project, “Immigration 360,” which aims to modernize border management across 48 approved entry and exit points nationwide. The agency clarified that the total cost of implementing the Immigration 360 system is $94.6 million, with the e-Gates at KIA specifically costing $1.7 million.
GIS explained that the $240 million figure represents the projected lifecycle cost of the system over ten years, including maintenance, upgrades, and taxes. This figure rises to $274 million when value-added tax (VAT) and other charges are factored in.
The agency noted that the system, developed by Ghanaian firm Margins ID Systems Application Ltd, is being pre-financed by the company and will be repaid using revenue generated from its operations.
The Immigration 360 project integrates local and international databases, including Ghana’s National Identification System and INTERPOL’s watchlists, enhancing travel efficiency and border security.
GIS reaffirmed its commitment to transparency and urged the public to rely on accurate information as it works to strengthen the country’s border management systems.
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