Accra, Ghana – On Saturday, July 19, 2025, the Minister for Labour, Jobs and Employment, Dr. Abdul-Rashid Hassan Pelpuo, joined members of the Parliamentary Select Committee on Employment, Labour Relations and Pensions for a two-day stakeholder engagement retreat in Accra. The Minister, accompanied by agencies under his ministry, emphasized the importance of the retreat in fostering collaboration between the Ministry and Parliament.
Dr. Pelpuo highlighted that the engagement serves as a crucial platform to deepen a shared understanding of the Ministry’s priorities, operations, and challenges, which will directly inform policy decisions aimed at improving the lives of workers and job seekers nationwide. He noted that a review of the Mid-Year Budget Performance would guide informed decisions to enhance efficiency and impact.
The Minister also sought the Committee’s support for a supplementary budget allocation to bolster the Ministry’s capital expenditure, particularly for infrastructure development, digital systems, and capacity building. He expressed optimism that the deliberations would yield actionable insights to shape meaningful labor policies and legislative outcomes for all Ghanaians.
Joseph Appiah Boateng, Chairman of the Select Committee, stated that the retreat was convened in accordance with Order 246(2) of the Standing Orders of Parliament, which mandates the Committee to examine the policies, programs, and operations of ministries, departments, and agencies under its oversight.
He assured the Ministry of the Committee’s commitment to gain a comprehensive understanding of their mandates, institutional frameworks, and ongoing initiatives. Boateng stressed that these interactions would enable the Committee to identify key challenges, appreciate emerging opportunities, and contribute meaningfully to sound policy guidance and appropriate legislative interventions in the employment and labor sector.
He added that the retreat would also review the Ministry’s 2024 financial year Budget Performance Report and consider the 2025 Mid-Year Budget Performance of the Ministry and its agencies.
Ruth Abla ADJORLOLO
