The Oti Regional May Day Celebration was held in grand style today at Chinderi, drawing public sector workers, government officials, and key stakeholders across the region under the theme: โ๐๐๐ฌ๐๐ญ๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ฒ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ค๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐จ๐ง๐๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐ก๐๐ง๐: ๐๐ก๐ ๐๐จ๐ฅ๐ ๐จ๐ ๐๐ญ๐๐ค๐๐ก๐จ๐ฅ๐๐๐ซ๐ฌ.โ
Standing in for the Hon. Oti Regional Minister, the Chief Director of the Oti Regional Coordinating Council, Rev. Harry Nii Kwatei Owoo, delivered a heartfelt address on behalf of the Minister. He expressed profound gratitude to all public servants for their unwavering dedication, particularly those in underserved districts. He acknowledged their resilience despite economic constraints, noting: Read More
Quoting an excerpt from the Ministerโs written speech, Rev. Owoo emphasized, โ๐ถ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐. ๐พ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐-๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ , ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐.โ
Another dignitary who graced the occasion was the newly confirmed District Chief Executive of the Biakoye District Assembly. In his seasonal greetings, he encouraged workers to align with President John Dramani Mahamaโs renewed vision to reset the nation, calling for shared commitment and discipline across departments:
โAs we embark on this national reset, let us position ourselves not just as employees but as enablers of transformation. The Presidentโs vision requires our full engagement.โ
In a passionate speech, Mr. Francis Apawu, Chairman of the Oti Regional Chapter of the Civil and Local Government Staff Association of Ghana (CLOGSAG), emphasized the urgent need to reevaluate pay structures and improve working conditions. He said:
โInflation, high cost of living, and poor retention of skilled workers call for a complete reset. We urge government to act swiftly, ensuring fair salaries, safer workplaces, and better career growth opportunities.โ
He also called on MDAs to settle outstanding transfer grants and reset regional promotion processes, urging all stakeholders to collaborate in building a motivated and productive workforce.
A major highlight of the day was the Best Staff Awards, which recognized exceptional workers from each of the nine districts of the region. The ๐๐ฏ๐๐ซ๐๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐๐๐ฌ๐ญ ๐๐ญ๐๐๐ ๐๐ฐ๐๐ซ๐ was presented to none other than ๐๐๐ฏ. ๐๐๐ซ๐ซ๐ฒ ๐๐ข๐ข ๐๐ฐ๐๐ญ๐๐ข ๐๐ฐ๐จ๐จ, ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐ก๐ข๐๐ ๐๐ข๐ซ๐๐๐ญ๐จ๐ซ ๐จ๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐ญ๐ข ๐๐๐ ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐๐ฅ ๐๐จ๐จ๐ซ๐๐ข๐ง๐๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐๐ข๐ฅ, for his outstanding contributions and exemplary leadership throughout the year under review.
The awards, which visibly boosted morale among workers, were made possible through the generous sponsorship of various Assemblies, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MDCEs), and Members of Parliament (MPs) in the region.
Closing the celebration, Mr. John Mensin Mframah, District Coordinating Director for Krachi Nchumuru District Assembly and Chairman of the occasion, lauded the enthusiasm of the participants and encouraged all staff to give their utmost to reset the Oti Region.
โLetโs embrace every district posting as an opportunity. Oti is rich in potential, peaceful, and welcoming. Letโs build it together.โ
The 2025 May Day Celebration in Chinderi will be remembered not just for its festivities, but for its unifying message: that Otiโs progress is tied to the dignity and empowerment of its workforce.
