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Minister of State-designate for Public Sector Reforms, Lydia Lamisi Akanvariba, has pledged to enhance the digital platforms introduced under the Akufo-Addo administration to improve efficiency, accountability, and service delivery in the public sector.
Appearing before Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Monday, February 24, Madam Akanvariba highlighted the significance of digital transformation in modern governance, stressing that the existing systems must be strengthened to achieve optimal results.
“I do believe digitalisation is the way to go. Some work has been done on the Ghana Integrated Financial Management Information System and the current payment system, but that is not enough,” she stated.
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She underscored her commitment to consolidating key digital initiatives, including the Ghana.GOV platform, the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) payment system, and the Paperless Port system, all of which were introduced to streamline government processes and reduce bureaucratic inefficiencies.
“I’m here to strengthen what has started already. I’m here to strengthen all the digital platforms. You know there are offices or departments, for example, the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ); they don’t even have enough computers. They don’t have workable computers that you can just transfer from one file to the other,” she noted.
According to Lydia Akanvariba, modernising the public sector through digitalisation will not only enhance transparency and accountability but also ensure better service delivery to Ghanaians. She emphasised that technological advancements should be leveraged to make government services more accessible and efficient.
“It’s my responsibility to continue from where you [Akufo-Addo’s administration] started and make the public sector efficient, modern, and robust,” she assured.
Her comments come at a time when Ghana’s digital transformation efforts are being scrutinised for their effectiveness. Many experts believe that strengthening digital platforms will be key to reducing corruption, improving revenue mobilisation, and making government services more seamless for citizens.
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