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Gov’t will strengthen digitalisation – Lydia Lamisi Akanvariba

Gertrude Okyere — Tue, 25 Feb 2025 07:00:39 +0000

The Minister of State-designate for Public Sector Reforms, Lydia Lamisi Akanvariba, has pledged to strengthen the various digital platforms introduced by the immediate past government to enhance efficiency and productivity in the public sector.

She assured that the government would leverage digital technology to minimize bureaucratic bottlenecks and curb corrupt practices, thereby promoting transparency and accountability.

Acknowledging the digital platforms and e-governance systems implemented by previous governments, Madam Akanvariba emphasized the need to build on these initiatives to improve public service delivery.

The Member of Parliament for Tempane in the Upper East Region gave this assurance when she appeared before Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Monday for vetting. The vetting process aims to assess the nominee’s competence and suitability for the ministerial role.

Madam Akanvariba stated that she would collaborate with other sector ministries to boost productivity and enhance service delivery. She also pledged to reorient and motivate public sector workers while ensuring deserving staff receive the necessary incentives.

When asked about concerns regarding the dismissal of employees recruited by the immediate past government, the nominee proposed a national dialogue to engage relevant stakeholders on recruitment processes in the public sector.

She argued that a collective agreement on hiring personnel, particularly in the security services, would help minimize controversies surrounding public sector recruitment.

Madam Akanvariba expressed confidence that, with political will and adequate resources, she could help implement President John Dramani Mahama’s vision for public sector reforms.

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Akanvariba calls for National Dialogue to review Public Sector recruitment process

Faridatu Seidu — Mon, 24 Feb 2025 12:54:50 +0000

The Minister of State-designate for Public Sector Reforms, Lydia Lamisi Akanvariba, has called for a national dialogue to review the recruitment process within the public sector.

She emphasized the importance of efficiency, meritocracy, and transparency in hiring practices to ensure better governance and service delivery.

Speaking before Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Monday, February 24, Ms. Akanvariba outlined her vision to strengthen public sector operations, focusing on capacity building, institutional strengthening, and leveraging technology to combat corruption and enhance productivity.

She stressed the need for fairness in the recruitment process, stating that inefficiencies in hiring negatively impact governance.

“I will prioritize training and capacity building in the public sector while strengthening institutions. We must also reassess how we recruit into the public sector, and I believe a national dialogue is necessary to ensure a fair and merit-based process,” she said.

Akanvariba also highlighted the role of digital transformation in improving public sector efficiency and reducing corruption.

“Many people associate the public sector with only the civil service, but it includes numerous agencies. We need to leverage technology to streamline processes and minimize corruption,” she stated.

She concluded by reaffirming her commitment to driving reforms that will modernize the public sector and enhance its role in national development.

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