Members of the Civil and Local Government Staff Association of Ghana (CLOSAG) in the Oti Region have voiced serious concerns about their working conditions, demanding improvements that better reflect their contributions as public sector employees.
The call was made during the 2025 May Day celebration held at Chinderi in the Krachi Nchumuru district, amid growing dissatisfaction with current employment terms.
CLOSAG members argue that existing conditions are not only inadequate but also fail to motivate workers to perform at their best. They have called for a comprehensive review of these conditions to ensure that employees feel valued and supported in their roles.
Key demands include better salaries, improved working environments, enhanced job security, and the introduction of incentive packages aimed at retaining skilled workers in the public sector. They expressed concern over the rapid wealth accumulation of politicians while in office and suggested that attractive incentives could help address this issue.
The proposed incentive packages could include bonuses, professional development opportunities, and other benefits to reward current employees and attract new talent to public service.
Rev. Henry Owoo, the Oti Regional Coordinating Director, emphasized the urgent need for government intervention to address these concerns and ensure public sector workers are properly compensated. He also encouraged government workers to consider postings in the Oti Region, assuring them that measures would be taken to improve motivation in the area.
The chief director remains hopeful that the government will take these concerns seriously and implement meaningful changes to improve the working conditions of public servants in the Oti Region and beyond.
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