I have observed a worrying trend where many groups are organizing award schemes for CEOs, institutions, Ministers, and other public officials.
Just as it happened under the previous administration, I have noticed that some State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) are being listed or advertised as sponsors of these awards.
Respectfully, I believe it may be necessary for the Chief of Staff to issue a directive on this matter. Significant amounts of funds appear to be going into sponsoring such events, yet the direct benefit to the social contract we signed with the Ghanaian people remains unclear.
Some of these institutions could instead be encouraged to channel their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) resources into more impactful projects such as the construction of schools, AstroTurfs, drilling of boreholes, refurbishment of markets, and other community-based interventions.
Unfortunately, some institutions seem to be continuing the NPP tradition of sponsoring awards largely for the purpose of receiving plaques and recognitions that create the impression of performance.
Anyway… what do I know?
NB : Disclaimer- I do not know the sponsors of this particular awards yet but what does it even mean ? Do they know the KPIs of each Minister ? What is Best Ministers Awards… ? Mtcwwww
“One of the things that affects tourism in Ghana and west Africa is that our service is poor. You go to a restaurant and they think that they’re doing you a favour”
- President John Dramani has criticized the poor customer service in Ghana’s hotels, restaurants, and tourist spots, warning that the widespread culture of poor customer service is sabotaging the country's tourism potential.