The Upper East Regional Coordinating Council (RCC) Chief Director, Bless Kwame Darkey, has urged Local Government Service staff to remain professional and focused on serving the public, regardless of changes in political administration.
He said public servants had a critical responsibility to translate government policies into tangible development at the community level and must therefore remain committed to their professional duties.
Mr Darkey made the call during a familiarisation and working visit to the Tempane District Assembly.
He said local government officials were at the frontline of service delivery because of their direct engagement with communities and responsibility for coordinating, monitoring and evaluating development activities.
“When we are talking about service to the people, to get the right services to the people, it is you. You are directly engaged with the people. You are directly always meeting the people.”
Mr Darkey urged staff to deploy their expertise and experience to improve development outcomes in the communities they serve.
He said the progress of the Upper East Region depended significantly on the commitment of public servants across the various assemblies and departments.
The Chief Director, who said he had worked in the Local Government Service since 1994, stressed the importance of professionalism and teamwork in public administration.
He urged staff to work collectively, saying no individual or institution could transform the region alone.
Tempane seeks support
The Tempane District Coordinating Director, Alhaji Musah Bawa Lesseni, said the Assembly remained committed to working with the RCC to improve service delivery and development in the district.
He acknowledged the challenges associated with developing the largely rural district but said the Assembly continued to play its role in translating national policies into tangible benefits for residents.
Alhaji Lesseni commended management and staff for their efforts and called for sustained collaboration among stakeholders.
The visit also included an open forum where staff raised concerns about their working environment and other operational challenges.
They appealed for the necessary support and resources to enable them to perform their duties more effectively.
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