Minister of State-designate for Public Sector Reforms and Member of Parliament for the Tempane Constituency, Hon. Lydia Lamisi Akanvariba, has revealed that she was among those affected by the mass appointment revocations carried out by the previous NPP government in 2017.
Speaking before Parliament’s Appointments Committee during her vetting on February 24, Hon. Akanvariba admitted that while political dismissals are not ideal, there should be policies in place to prevent such occurrences in the future.
“I have been a victim of revocation of appointment in 2017,” she told the committee, adding that she would focus on enacting measures to ensure job security and efficiency in the public sector.
The Minister-designate outlined her vision for public sector reforms, emphasizing productivity, efficiency, and fairness.
She stated that her priority would be to create a responsive system that delivers on the government’s agenda while improving working conditions for public sector employees.
“My vision for the public sector is to create an efficient and responsive system that delivers on the government’s agenda and meets the needs of the people,” she emphasized.
Akanvariba also highlighted the need for improved working environments, capacity building, and the integration of technology in public service delivery.
She pledged to collaborate with both state and non-state actors to ensure sustainable reforms that contribute to national development.
Furthermore, she assured that under her leadership, public sector reforms would focus on empowering women in business, enhancing efficiency, and promoting policies that benefit workers rather than engaging in mass dismissals.
Background and Career
Born on October 7, 1973, Lydia Lamisi Akanvariba is a trained nurse with an LLB in Law. She previously worked as a Staff Nurse at Saboba Medical Centre, a Senior Nursing Officer at Bawku Presbyterian Health Services, and a Senior Disaster Management Officer at the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO).
Akanvariba ventured into politics and successfully contested the Tempane Constituency seat in the 2020 Ghanaian General Election, securing her position as a Member of Parliament.
As she awaits confirmation for her new role in public sector reforms, her commitment to fairness, efficiency, and progressive policies remains central to her agenda.
