THE lack of resources, particularly fuel and lubricants, is hampering the ability of staff of the Information Services Department (ISD) to effectively perform their traditional role of disseminating government policies and programmes to the public.
The department has, therefore, appealed to the government and other benevolent organisations to support it to discharge its duties effectively.
The Eastern Regional Officer of the ISD, Mr Akwasi Amankwaa who made the appeal, said “the adequate provision of fuel and lubricants will enhance our ability to adopt effective strategies for vigorous public education and campaign on government policies across the country”.
Mr Amankwaa was speaking at a send-off party for the immediate past Eastern Regional ISD Officer, Mr Edwin H. Appeaning, at Koforidua.
The send-off party, which was attended by some of the retired officers of the ISD and the staff of the department across the region, was also used to honour Mr Appeaning and other former members of staff.
Mr Amankwaa stated that currently, all the 17 municipal and district offices of the ISD in the region had been provided with cinema vans, while some of them had also been equipped with computers, digital cameras, television sets and fax machines.
He, therefore, implored the staff to use such logistics judiciously to enhance their output.
“With such logistics at our disposal, the staff of the ISD being the mouthpiece of the government, should reposition ourselves and adopt strategies to embark on vigorous public education campaigns on government polices, programmes and activities”, he stressed.
He, however, indicated that the lack of other resources such as fuel and lubricants, were hampering the staff’s ability to embark on effective public education campaigns across the country.
“People in our communities are yearning and desirous to be educated and informed about the State of the Nation address, the 2009 budget statement, the manifesto of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government, environmental and sanitation cleanliness and the achievements and challenges of the government after 100 days in office”, Mr Amankwah stated.
He also urged the ISD staff to cultivate the spirit of dedication and punctuality, and abide by the civil service code of conduct, stressing that they should work assiduously to enable them sustain the legacy of their predecessors.
For his part, Mr Appeaning expressed his gratitude to the management and staff of the department for their support and encouragement over the years.
He urged the younger staff to work harder and show humility and respect to their superiors to ensure success in their career.
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