Seminars and workshops alone would not save Ghana-
Afriyie Ankra
Takoradi, July 1,
Ghanadot/GNA - Mr. Elvis Afriyie Ankra, the Deputy
Minister for Local Government and Rural Development said
appropriate action oriented ideas would improve the
country’s fortunes and not seminars and workshops.
“It is time we dealt with the actual problems on the ground
rather than holding various forms of conferences and
seminars which does not bring any meaningful progress,” he
said.
Mr Ankra was speaking after a familiarization visit of the
Sekondi –Takoradi Metropolitan Assembly (STMA) and its
environs on Monday.
The Minister visited various project sites such as the
landfill site at Sofokrom, Effia number nine storm drains,
Effia-Nkwanta intersection drainage, Takoradi Market Circle
and the Kansaworodo-Apremdo road.
He said there is the need for Ghanaians to take their job
seriously to improve upon the socio-economic development of
the country.
He said due to the oil find in the country, the assembly
needs to position itself very well in order to sustain and
benefit from it.
“Since the government came into power, no changes have been
made in the government institutions,” he said, adding; “We
believe public servants are trained to work for the
government of the day and we will continue to work with
dedicated public and civil servants.”
Mr Ankra said government expects all workers to take their
work serious, be action oriented, and focus on the task
ahead.
“We need all the skills and ability of all to undertake the
huge task that confronts the nation,” he said.
Kobina Annan Pra, the STMA Chief Executive said government
was ready to continue with what the previous administration
left off.
GNA
