According to ghana news agency:ay event is themed, ‘Strengthening Public Sector Leadership and Governance for Better Service Delivery’.

The President reiterated that one of the persistent challenges facing Ghana’s public administration was the lack of a centralized, integrated, and strong database. He highlighted that the HRMIS would thoroughly record recruitments, promotions, remunerations, and retirement processes across the public service. President Mahama expressed concern over the inefficiencies in the current system, which leaves nurses and teachers unpaid for extended periods due to slow bureaucratic processes.

He noted that this fragmentation had caused inefficiencies, data inconsistencies, and reduced oversight. Furthermore, he pointed out that this was part of the reason for financial discrepancies within the Accountant General’s Department. To address these issues, he instructed all public service institutions to integrate fully into the HRMIS to establish it as the single authoritative source of personnel data.

President Mahama recalled that in 2015, the Public Service Commission, in collaboration with the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission and the Central Management Agencies, introduced the Performance Management System to enhance accountability and deliver better services. He acknowledged that while this system represented a vital reform, it still faced challenges, particularly concerning the weak link between productivity and reward.

At the conference, President Mahama and Dr. Callistus Mahama, the Executive Secretary to the President, were honored by the PSC for their outstanding contributions to the development of Ghana’s public service sector. Togbe Afede XIV, the Agbogbomefia of the Asogli State and President of the Asogli Traditional Area, chaired the function, emphasizing the importance of a strong public service for the success of government programs. Professor Victor Kwame Agyeman, Chairman of the PSC, pledged the Commission’s commitment to supporting the President’s agenda for the nation.