The Minister for Labour, Jobs, and Employment, Dr. Rashid Pelpuo, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to improving working conditions and enhancing efficiency within key labour institutions. On the second day of his official tour of agencies under his ministry, Dr. Pelpuo visited the Labour Commission and the National Pensions Regulatory Authority (NPRA) to engage with staff and assess their operational challenges.
During his visit to the Labour Commission, staff highlighted critical issues, including inadequate office space, understaffing, and the loss of skilled personnel to the private sector. They expressed concerns that these challenges were affecting the Commission’s ability to effectively carry out its mandate. In response, Dr. Pelpuo assured them that the government was committed to addressing these issues to strengthen the institution and enhance its service delivery.
At the NPRA, the Minister was briefed on ongoing infrastructure projects aimed at improving the Authority’s operations. He was pleased to learn that a five-story office building is set for completion in November, with plans for an additional 11-story structure in the pipeline. He commended the NPRA’s leadership for taking steps to improve working conditions and urged them to remain focused on supporting pensioners, in line with the government’s vision for labour reforms.
Dr. Pelpuo’s tour of labour-related agencies is expected to continue in the coming days as part of a broader effort to assess working conditions, address institutional challenges, and drive reforms within Ghana’s labour sector.
