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 mobilisation and management.
The workshop for the first set of two batches of officers started from 16th February and ended on 20th February 2026, is being held in Kumasi.
Speaking at the opening, Prof. Lord Mensah, Head of the Local Government Service, said traditional revenue mobilisation and management methods are no longer adequate and that the future depends on the adoption and use of technology, which will eventually enhance effective local governance.
“Without adequate and proper utilisation of revenue, it becomes extremely difficult for the Assembly to provide quality services such as sanitation, education, health, and infrastructure,” he stated.
The training centres on the use of dL-Rev software and equipping participants with skills in digital revenue collection, process automation, data accuracy, and transparency to boost public confidence and enhance local governance.
Prof. Mensah described the workshop as timely and strategic, noting that it contributes directly to the mission of the Local Government Service and the objectives of the Ghana Secondary Cities Support Program in strengthening institutional capacity and promoting transparency.
In a speech read on his behalf, the Ashanti Regional Minister, Hon. Dr. Frank Amoakohene, stressed the critical role of the District Local Revenue (dL-Rev) Software for enhancing revenue management within Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs). This initiative, which forms part of the Ghana Secondary Cities Support Programme (GSCSP), aims to equip local authorities with the necessary tools to mobilise and manage Internally Generated Funds (IGF) effectively.
The Minister stated that many MMDAs still depend heavily on Central Government transfers, which are often insufficient and unpredictable. Therefore, the swift implementation of the dLRev software is essential to enable Assemblies generate adequate revenue and improve local service delivery.
Participants were encouraged to embrace ICT as a supportive tool rather than a threat, with emphasis placed on collaboration among revenue collectors, finance officers, and Management in driving the transition to digital systems.
The workshop is expected to modernise revenue mobilisation practices, increase Internally Generated Funds, and support sustainable development within local communities across Ghana.
