The Atiwa East District Assembly has reaffirmed its commitment to improved productivity, staff welfare, and efficient service delivery following a successful First Quarter Staff Durbar held on Wednesday, 22nd April 2026, at the Assembly Hall.
The highly engaging gathering brought together management and staff in an atmosphere of openness, unity, and shared responsibility, creating a valuable platform to discuss key administrative issues, workplace challenges, and the future direction of the Assembly.
Delivering the keynote address, the District Chief Executive, Hon. Ernest Owusu Ntim, called on staff to embrace discipline, professionalism, and dedication in the discharge of their duties. He stressed that the progress of the district depends largely on the commitment and attitude of its workforce.
“As public servants, we must remain focused, disciplined, and committed to delivering our best for the development of the district,” the DCE emphasized.
In a bold move aimed at strengthening accountability and performance, Hon. Ernest Owusu Ntim announced the introduction of a clocking system to monitor attendance and improve staff performance assessment. According to him, the initiative forms part of broader reforms to promote orderliness, efficiency, and excellence within the Assembly.
The DCE further unveiled several strategic interventions designed to enhance operations and staff motivation. These include the acquisition of two new vehicles to support official assignments, intensified measures to improve property rate collection and boost internally generated revenue, and plans to secure land for staff housing projects, particularly for hardworking personnel who contribute significantly to the Assembly’s growth.
Addressing the durbar, the District Coordinating Director, Mr. Paul Arquah, spoke on staff reposting and transfers within the Local Government Service. He reminded staff that reposting remains a national assignment and encouraged officers to approach such directives with understanding and cooperation.
One of the most impactful moments of the durbar was the open forum session, where staff freely shared concerns and recommendations on issues affecting their welfare and productivity. Discussions centered on delays in welfare payments, transportation challenges, electricity outages in some communities, salary concerns, logistics for official duties, and the need to digitize welfare contributions for greater transparency and efficiency.
Staff also expressed profound appreciation to the District Chief Executive for his educational support initiatives, particularly for accommodating even late applicants.
Responding to the concerns raised, management assured staff of its commitment to addressing the identified challenges. Key assurances included ongoing efforts to improve IGF staff salary conditions, plans to provide motorbikes for official assignments and commuting, and the construction of staff bungalows to ease accommodation difficulties.
Management also disclosed that the Assembly has engaged the Electricity Company of Ghana regional office in Koforidua to address the persistent power supply challenges affecting parts of the district.
On public safety and transportation regulation, management announced that the use of tricycles, popularly known as “Pragya,” on highways would not be permitted.
In his closing remarks, Hon. Ernest Owusu Ntim passionately called for unity, teamwork, and mutual respect among staff, stressing that collective effort remains the key to accelerating development in the district.
He also revealed plans for a major decongestion exercise at the district market to improve sanitation, accessibility, and orderliness within the municipality.
At the end of the durbar, both management and staff renewing their commitment to collaboration, discipline, and excellence in public service delivery.
