Dr. Frank Amoakohene, the Ashanti Regional Minister, has urged residents of the region to emphasize on their commonalities rather than their differences. This comments were made during a cultural event held on April 15, 2025, as part of the highly anticipated AshantiFest, which celebrates the region’s rich heritage and diversity. The event was graced by […]
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ASHANTI REGIONAL COORDINATING COUNCIL HOLDS MASSIVE CLEANUP EXERCISE TO BEGIN ASHANTIFEST
The Ashanti Regional Coordinating Council (RCC) held a massive clean-up exercise on April 12, 2025, marking the commencement of the maiden edition of AshantiFest. This initiative aims to showcase the rich culture and traditions of the Ashanti Region. The ten-day celebration is packed with a variety of exciting activities, including sports, fashion shows, health […]
LGS LAUNCHES HUMAN RESOURCE ASSOCIATION
Accra- Thursday, November 28, 2024: The Local Government Service has launched the Association of Human Resource (HR) Directors and Managers at the Cedi Conference Centre, University of Ghana. The Association was launched during the 2024 maiden conference of the Human Resource Directors and Managers. The Head of Service Ing. Dr. Nana Ato Arthur officially launched […]
THE FUTURE OF SOCIAL WORK: COORDINATION IS KEY-HEAD OF SERVICE TO SOCIAL WORKERS
Accra-Wednesday, November 6, 2024: The Head of the Local Government Service, Ing. Dr. Nana Ato Arthur has urged social workers in Ghana to prioritize effective institutional coordination to enhance service delivery. Speaking at the 2024 National Conference of the Social Workers Association of Ghana (SWAG) in Accra, Dr. Arthur emphasized that the event’s theme, “Positioning […]
GHANA TAKES A HISTORIC STEP TOWARDS A STREAMLINED DEVELOPMENT PERMITTING SYSTEM
Accra- Tuesday, October 29, 2024: Members of the Steering Committee of the Heads of Development Permitting Institutions have met at the Office of the Head of the Local Government Service (OHLGS) to sign a pivotal Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at implementing a Unified Digitised System for Development Permit Administration. This MoU brought together eight […]
STEERING COMMITTEE MEMBERS OF HEADS OF DEVELOPMENT PERMITTING INSTITUTIONS FINALISE TOR AND ROADMAPS FOR B-READY PROJECT
Accra – Friday, October 18, 2024: The Steering Committee of the Heads of Development Permitting Institutions has successfully deliberated and finalized the roadmaps and Terms of Reference (TOR) for development permitting in Ghana. The meeting was held at the Office of the Head of the Local Government Service (OHLGS) under the auspices of the Business […]
HEAD OF SERVICE RECEIVES OFFICIALS OF ESWATINI LOCAL GOVERNMENT.
Accra – Tuesday, September 17, 2024: The Head of Service, Ing. Dr. Nana Ato Arthur has received a ten (10) member delegation from the Eswatini Local Government on a study visit. The purpose of the visit was for the delegation to gain knowledge into Ghana’s Local Government system. The Minister of Tinkhundla Administration and Development […]
LOCAL GOVERNMENT SERVICE DONATES LAPTOPS TO MMDAs
OHLGS- TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2024: The Office of the Head of the Local Government Service (OHLGS), has donated brand new laptops to One Hundred and Eleven Metropolitan, Municipal District Assemblies (MMDAs). The presentation was done by the Head of Service, Ing. Dr. Nana Ato Arthur in Accra. Dr. Ato Arthur said the donation forms part […]