Capacity building of the Parliamentary Service Staff is my utmost priority – Speaker Bagbin

The Rt Hon Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has indicated that since he assumed the role of Speaker and Chairman of the Parliamentary Service Board, he has prioritized the capacity building of staff of the Parliamentary Service.

According to him, he firmly believes that enhancing staff competencies is the surest way to effective service delivery and improved productivity. The Rt Hon Speaker made this statement during the opening ceremony of a four–day professional development training program for Senior Officials of the Parliamentary Service of Ghana in Adukrom.

He indicated that the recent implementation of a new organogram for the Parliamentary Service has resulted in expanded functional areas and more challenging roles, particularly, for Senior Management Officials of the Parliamentary Service.

Given that, the Board has appointed some key officers to occupy some of the vacant positions while working assiduously to complete the rest of the appointment process. He stressed that the Service therefore expects these Officers to perform critical roles which emphasize on implementation of strategic policies, coordination of operational functions, and quality control.

“This professional training you are about to undergo is not only timely but vital in preparing you to effectively perform your new roles under the current organogram as well as navigate and lead through the implementation of our ambitious goals for the next five years. This is particularly crucial in the wake of the ongoing implementation of a robust performance management system to recognize and reward excellence, and foster a culture of accountability within the Parliamentary Service.”

The Speaker further stated that he has initiated the process for the development of a new 5-year Corporate Strategic Plan to replace the old one which ends this year. According to him, the new plan will provide strategic direction for Parliament for the next five years to align with the evolving goals and the dynamic legislative landscape.

“As we embark on the development of our new Corporate Strategic Plan, it is essential that each one of you, as leaders and key contributors to our legislative body, are equipped with the skills and knowledge to drive this vision forward. The plan’s success hinges on our collective ability to execute strategies effectively, manage challenges efficiently, and seize opportunities to innovate and improve,” he noted.

The Clerk to Parliament, Mr. Cyril Oteng Nsiah in his welcome remarks attested to the capacity and competence of the facilities and their Institution and therefore urged Officers to actively participate, engage with the facilitators and peers, and embrace the learning journey with an open mind.

“The insights and skills you will acquire are not just for your personal growth but are crucial for the collective advancement and efficacy of our Parliament,” he said.

Topics to be covered during the training session include but are not limited to Emotional Intelligence, Resiliency, Effective Leadership, Proficiency in Negotiation and Presentation Skills. The training programme is organised by the Parliamentary Service in collaboration with the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) from the United States of America.

The training programme is yet another strategic step forward in Ghana’s journey towards excellence in legislative governance.

Source:newsalertgh