Press Release_European Union and Germany boost agricultural resilience in Northern Ghana as REACH Project concludes

The European Union and the German Government, through the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), have successfully concluded the “Resilience against Climate Change – REACH” project in Northern Ghana. Since its inception, the project has significantly boosted the adaptive capacity of smallholder farmers and 200 vulnerable communities against the impacts of climate […]

RE: OPENING OF APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF REGIONAL CO-ORDINATING DIRECTOR/CHIEF DIRECTOR (DEADLINE EXTENDED TO 18TH MARCH, 2026)

Reference is made to the internal vacancy announcement letter No. OHLGS.20/100/07 dated 28th November 2025, which invited applicants for the position of Regional Co-ordinating Director. Management has reviewed the initial application pool and in order to ensure a wider field of highly experienced candidates, has decided to reopen the application process. Applicants are advised to […]

FINAL LIST OF OFFICERS SHORTLISTED BY THE PUBLIC SERVICES COMMISSION FOR INTERVIEWS FOR PROMOTION TO THE GRADE OF DIRECTOR AND ITS ANALOGOUS GRADES IN THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT SERVICE

The Local Government Service (LGS) has received the final list of officers shortlisted by the Public Services Commission (PSC) to be assessed for consideration for promotion interviews to the grade of Director and its analogous grades.    The interviews will be conducted at the PSC Conference Room on the date, time, and in the groups […]

RE: OPENING OF APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF REGIONAL CO-ORDINATING DIRECTOR/CHIEF DIRECTOR

Reference is made to the internal vacancy announcement letter No. OHLGS.20/100/07 dated 28th November 2025, which invited applicants for the position of Regional Co-ordinating Director. Management has reviewed the initial application pool and in order to ensure a wider field of highly experienced candidates, has decided to reopen the application process. Applicants are advised to […]

Local Government Service Targets Increase in Internally Generated Funds Through ICT Adoption

The Local Government Service (LGS) has initiated a targeted drive to increase Internally Generated Fund (IGF) across Municipal Assemblies through the adoption of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in revenue management. Prof. Lord Mensah, Head of the Local Government Service, announced this on Monday at the opening of a two-day training workshop, the second for […]

OHLGS TRAINS MUNICIPAL ASSEMBLIES ON DIGITAL REVENUE COLLECTION

Kumasi, Ashanti Region – February 16, 2026, The Office of the Local Government Service (OHLGS) has launched a two-day training workshop to build the capacity of ten staff members from each of the 35 Municipal Assemblies participating in the Ghana Secondary Cities Support Programme. The training utilizes Information and Communication Technology (ICT) for improved revenue […]

HEAD OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT SERVICE UNDERTAKES FAMILIARISATION TOUR OF CENTRAL REGION

Cape Coast, February 16, 2026 – The Head of the Local Government Service (LGS), Professor Lord Mensah, has concluded a three-day familiarisation tour of selected Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) in the Central Region. The visit forms part of his ongoing nationwide working tour aimed at strengthening administration and improving service delivery within Ghana’s […]