Accra: Dr. Mrs. Gloria Sarku Kwmawu, Deputy Clerk in charge of Information Management Services at Parliament House, underscored the significance of capacity building in enhancing staff competencies for effective service delivery and improved productivity. She highlighted the recent implementation of a new organogram that has expanded functional areas and introduced more challenging roles, especially for senior management officials. Dr. Mrs. Sarku Kwmawu made these remarks on behalf of Mr. Ebenezer Ahumah Djietror, the Clerk to Parliament, at the opening of the 2025 Graduate Entry Training Programme organized by the Parliamentary Training Institute (PTI) at Parliament House in Accra.
According to Ghana News Agency, Dr. Mrs. Sarku Kwmawu emphasized that the professional training program is essential for preparing new recruits to perform their roles effectively under the current organogram. The Graduate Entry Training Program, initiated three years ago, aims to equip newly appointed staff with the necessary skills and knowledge to fulfill their duties. Dr. Ernest Darfour, Head of PTI, explained that the program, mandated under Section 25 of CI 118, spans three months and covers four main thematic areas across three centers: the University of Ghana Business School, the Ghana Secretariat School, and the PTI.
Dr. Darfour outlined that participants will be divided into three groups, spending one month with each center, completing assignments, and receiving a certificate of competency upon meeting specific requirements. The training is designed to foster professionalism and excellence within the Parliamentary Service. He stressed the importance of the program for staff promotion and its aim to enhance the capacity of staff to deliver effective service and support parliamentary work.
Professor Justice Bawole, the immediate past Dean of the University of Ghana Business School, commended Parliament for its reform initiatives like the Open Parliament Initiative, promoting transparency, innovation, and citizen participation. He urged staff to take ownership of their roles and contribute to institutional goals, emphasizing leadership through influence, initiative, and impact. Prof. Bawole highlighted the transformative nature of staff work, noting its impact on the collective advancement and efficacy of Parliament.
Mrs. Eva Tandoh from the Civil Service Training Centre highlighted the program's design to equip staff with skills and knowledge for effective citizen engagement and promoting parliamentary activities. She praised PTI for prioritizing training and expressed gratitude for the collaboration opportunity. Other speakers also commended the efforts of the Speaker of Parliament, Mr. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, the Parliamentary Service Board, and PTI in building the capacity of parliamentary staff in Ghana. Mr. Solomon Nobi Amanor, Principal of the Government Secretarial School, emphasized the importance of capacity building and staff development in advancing the institution's goals and values.
