Kumasi: Dr Nafisa Mahama, Acting Director of the Information Services Department (ISD), has asked staff of the Department to rededicate themselves and work hard to support the government to achieve its developmental goals and objectives. She emphasized that the placement of the Department under the Presidency presents a significant challenge for the staff to work diligently in explaining government policies and programs to grassroots communities, and in providing necessary feedback to the government to aid in informed decision-making for improving livelihoods.
According to Ghana News Agency, Dr Mahama addressed this directive during a collaborative program aimed at enhancing the capacities of selected District Information Officers (DIOs) on the mandate and operations of the Ghana National Household Registry (GNHR) in Kumasi. She revealed that efforts are underway to equip district and regional offices with the necessary logistics to effectively fulfill their mandate.
The training provided officers with essential information on the ongoing household registry, enabling them to publicize it effectively within targeted communities to encourage participation. Participants were drawn from the Ashanti, Eastern, Western, Western North, Bono, Bono East, and Ahafo regions.
Dr Mahama announced plans to establish computers and routers in every district soon, along with a new reporting template to ensure timely reporting of all activities at the district level. She highlighted the critical role of field officers in the successful implementation of the National Household Registry.
Dr Richard Adjetey, Head of the GNHR at the Ministry of Gender and Social Protection, emphasized the crucial role of District Information Officers in ensuring community participation in the household registry. He stated that the registry aims to provide comprehensive national data on vulnerable groups in Ghana, with beneficiaries of government social intervention programs being selected from this data.
He urged participants to ensure widespread dissemination of information in beneficiary communities to include all vulnerable individuals in government intervention programs.
Nana Akrasi Sarpong, Ashanti Regional Information Officer, reaffirmed management's commitment to ensuring that staff adhere to their core mandate of educating the public about government activities.
