Takoradi, April 09, GNA – Public sector workers in Takoradi have called on government to urgently retool state institutions and improve working conditions to enhance efficiency and service delivery.
The concerns emerged during engagements between the Ghana News Agency (GNA) and workers across several government offices in the metropolis.
Facilities visited included the National Commission on Civic Education, the Community Development Office, the Metro Education Office, the Rent Control Office, and the Information Services Department.
The GNA Takoradi office was also identified as facing similar challenges.
Across the institutions, workers described deteriorating office environments characterised by outdated furniture, rusted fans, worn-out cabinets, and dilapidated flooring, conditions they said were affecting morale and productivity.
Many of the staff, some of whom spoke on condition of anonymity, also raised concerns about salary disparities, delays in allowances, and inadequate benefits, which they said made financial planning and retirement preparation difficult.
One staff member, Madam Nana Adjoa Assifuaba, called for a comprehensive assessment of public offices to determine their infrastructural needs.
“Some of us sit on 20 to 30-year-old chairs and tables,” she said, urging the Public Works Department to conduct proper evaluations and upgrades.
Respondents appealed for improved logistics, regular training, timely salary adjustments, prompt payment of allowances, and better medical coverage, alongside a more conducive working environment.
They argued that dignity at the workplace was directly linked to productivity, stressing that modern tools and continuous capacity building were essential for efficient service delivery.
Workers also referenced ongoing labour discussions, including demands by unions such as CLOGSAG and TUC for adjustments to the Single Spine Salary Structure, with proposed increases ranging between 9 and 20 per cent and calls for performance-based pay systems.
While acknowledging recent salary adjustments, including a 9 per cent increment in 2025, some workers expressed dissatisfaction with the outcome.
Mr Julian Aguair, another respondent, noted that poor remuneration and weak retirement planning negatively affect post-service life.
He stressed that a conducive working environment was essential for long-term productivity and financial stability.
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