The Minister of State-designate for Public Sector Reforms, Lydia Akanvariba, has called for a national conversation on recruitment and capacity building within Ghana’s public sector.
During her vetting before Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Monday, February 24, Akanvariba emphasized the need to strengthen public institutions by improving hiring processes to ensure efficiency and transparency.
“I will be looking at training and capacity building in the public sector, with a focus on strengthening public institutions and improving recruitment practices. We need a national dialogue on how we hire and recruit into the public sector,” she stated.
She stressed that attracting the right talent through fair and transparent hiring processes is essential for institutional growth.
According to her, a national discussion involving government officials, civil society, and the private sector is necessary to reform outdated recruitment methods and enhance efficiency.
Her comments come amid growing concerns over the mass dismissal of public sector employees, an issue that has sparked nationwide debate.
Akanvariba also revealed that she had personally experienced job revocation when the New Patriotic Party (NPP) assumed office in 2017.
Despite this, she assured that under her leadership, dismissals would not be the focus, but rather, implementing strategic reforms to improve efficiency.
“My vision for the public sector is to create an efficient and responsive system that aligns with the government’s agenda and serves the needs of the people,” she said.
She stressed the importance of fostering a productive work environment, providing adequate training, and equipping public servants with the necessary tools to enhance service delivery.
She also pledged to collaborate with state and non-state actors to integrate technology into public sector operations for greater efficiency.
