Adentan, Greater Accra Region – May 12, 2025
In a display of unity and optimism, the Adentan Municipal Assembly held its first staff durbar of the year at 10:00 AM on the Assembly forecourt. The event, attended by departmental heads, unit staff, zonal council representatives, and NSP officials, marked an auspicious beginning under the new leadership of Municipal Chief Executive Hon. Ella Christine Esinam Nongo.
At exactly 10:00 AM, Municipal Coordinating Director Rachel Fosua Sarpong took the stage to formally introduce the distinguished guests before dedicating a warm welcome to the new MCE. The audience erupted in applause as Hon. Ella, wearing a refined black and gold dress symbolizing peace, hope, and victory, rose to address the assembly.
In her keynote address, Hon. Ella emphasized a vision for development founded on youth empowerment, unity, and effective revenue mobilization. “I am not here to lord over you, but to serve,” she declared, urging attendees to work together with shared commitment. Acknowledging her human imperfections, she vowed to continuously improve and ensure that the Assembly maintained high standards of accountability. In an inspiring moment, she referred to the Assembly as the “Elite Assembly” and called on everyone to unite as a team to drive progress forward.
Following the MCE’s address, HR Head Mad. Patience E. Lassey briefed staff on key Local Government Service Protocols. She reinforced that official working hours run from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday—with a one-hour lunch break from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM. Emphasizing the importance of seamless transitions when personnel changes occur, she outlined the requirement for detailed handing over notes covering current projects, custody of files and documents, assigned assets, and other relevant challenges. Additionally, she stressed the necessity of adhering to the established hierarchical structure by communicating and reporting through the appropriate chain of command.
The durbar also featured informative presentations from SSNIT, Mr Theophilus Verdon. The SSNIT representative detailed the role of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust in managing Ghana’s statutory pension scheme under the National Pensions Act, 2008 (Act 766). He underscored the importance of compliance with mandatory contributions for both employers and employees and advised members to routinely request statement accounts to monitor contributions and benefits well before retirement. An engaging Q&A session that followed further clarified procedures and benefits for all.
By blending motivational speeches with essential administrative updates, the maiden staff durbar not only signified a new chapter under Hon. Ella’s leadership but also reinforced a collective commitment to progress and accountability. This gathering has set the stage for a year of collaboration and transformational leadership in Adentan.
Moving forward, there is a growing interest in how such durbars can reinforce community engagement and enhance modern municipal governance through improved digital visibility and interactive platforms.
SOURCE: ISD, ADENTAN
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