06 Mar Daniella Mawusi Ntow Sarpong sworn in as Chief Fire Officer of Ghana

Daniella Mawusi Ntow Sarpong has been officially sworn in as the Chief Fire Officer of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), becoming the first woman to lead the institution.

The swearing-in ceremony was held at the Presidency in Accra, where she formally assumed responsibility for overseeing fire safety and emergency response operations nationwide.

Ntow Sarpong will lead national strategies on fire prevention, public safety education and emergency management as head of the GNFS.

At the same ceremony, Samuel Basintale Amadu was also sworn in as Comptroller-General of the Ghana Immigration Service, placing him in charge of border security and migration management in the country.

President Mahama urged the newly sworn-in officials to discharge their duties with integrity, discipline and a strong commitment to national service.

Ntow Sarpong was first appointed to the role in March 2025 and had previously served as Deputy Chief Fire Officer and Director of Fire Safety.

With more than three decades of experience in the fire service, she is expected to strengthen operational readiness and improve public awareness on fire safety as Ghana continues efforts to reduce fire incidents and protect lives and property.