Lydia Lamisi Akanvariba, Minister of State-designate for Public Sector Reforms, emphasized the urgent need for a comprehensive review of Ghana’s public sector recruitment process. Apexnewsgh reports
Speaking before the Appointments Committee of Parliament on Monday, February 24, she stressed that recruitment must be based on fairness, transparency, and merit to ensure efficiency in governance.
Akanvariba’s vision for the public sector includes creating an efficient and responsive system that delivers on the government’s agenda and meets the needs of the people. She highlighted the importance of good working environments, training, and capacity building to achieve this goal.
To enhance public sector efficiency and combat corruption, Akanvariba underscored the importance of leveraging technology. She noted that public sector reforms must extend beyond local government institutions to all state agencies. “We are going to look at how we can leverage technology to understand how to deal with corruption,” she said.
Addressing concerns over the termination of last-minute appointments by the previous administration, Akanvariba advocated for a collective and structured approach to public sector hiring. She emphasized the need for engagement and a national consensus to tackle the issue effectively. “It is about engagement, understanding the issue, and collective agreement as to how we put people into our services—that will help us,” she explained.
Akanvariba’s comments signal a commitment to ensuring that public sector appointments are made based on merit, fairness, and transparency. She also pledged to strengthen digital platforms in the public sector, utilizing technological platforms to promote accountability and transform public sector operations.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com
