The Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs joined the chiefs and people of the Peki Traditional Area (Gbi Anyigbe) on Saturday, 6^th December 2025 to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Gbidukorza at Peki. The historic event was graced by dignitaries including His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, President of the Republic of Ghana; Togbega Gabusu VII, Paramount Chief of Gbi Traditional Area; and other distinguished guests from across the country and the diaspora.

Delivering his welcome address, Paramount Chief of Peki Traditional Area, Deiga Kwadzo Dei XII expressed deep pride and gratitude for the unity, resilience, and progress of the Gbi State over the past three decades. He noted that despite numerous socioeconomic and sociocultural challenges, the people of Gbi Anyigbe and Peki have remained committed to peace, education, and community development.

Recounting the history of the Gbi people, he observed their unwavering leadership in education, church establishment, and service to the nation dating back to the 1800s and early 1900s. He emphasized that Gbis have traditionally excelled in formal employment across the country and continue to produce distinguished professionals contributing to national development.

A key highlight of this year’s celebration is the launch of an Educational Endowment Fund a visionary legacy project dedicated to supporting needy but brilliant children across the Gbi State. The fund seeks to ensure that no child is left behind due to financial constraints, thereby strengthening the human resource base of the traditional area.

The Paramount Chief called on citizens, leaders, churches, and parents to rally behind the initiative and contribute meaningfully to its success. He stressed that community-driven development remains essential in complementing government’s efforts.

He further urged the people of Peki and the broader Gbi State to align their aspirations with national development priorities and take advantage of the numerous government programmes aimed at empowering youth, supporting local businesses, and strengthening rural economies. He encouraged young people to venture into various fields of opportunity and create sustainable livelihoods.

The celebration brought together chiefs, queen mothers, government officials, members of the diplomatic corps, development partners, and thousands of citizens dressed in their beautiful African apparel showcasing culture, preservation, and progress.

Source: Chantal Aidoo

Public Relations Unit, MLGCRA

The Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs has reaffirmed commitment to strengthening local economic development through strategic international partnerships.

The move follows a courtesy call by the Ambassador of Spain, His Excellency Ángel Lossada, accompanied by the Economic and Commercial Counsellor and a high-level executive delegation from GB Foods to discuss collaborations and support to strengthen local industries.

During the engagement, the Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Hon. Ahmed Ibrahim underscored the vital role of land governance, particularly land held by traditional authorities in driving capital formation, job creation, and investment opportunities at the local level. He indicated that the Ministry serves as an interface between the Traditional Leaders, Religious Bodies and Government and would be ready to t provide the platform for them should the need be. He emphasized that effective land management remains central to Ghana’s decentralisation agenda, which prioritizes community-driven development and economic transformation.

The Minister affirmed the Ministry’s willingness to facilitate engagements with other sector ministries and government agencies to support Spanish investors and partners. He assured the delegation that inter-ministerial cooperation is strong, enabling seamless coordination across agriculture, trade, industry, and related sectors.

Hon. Ibrahim further encouraged continued collaboration with the Embassy of Spain and GB Foods, expressing confidence that such partnerships will deepen investment prospects, enhance local productivity, and contribute to sustainable development outcomes across Ghana’s decentralized regions.

The meeting provided a platform for the Spanish delegation to share perspectives on agricultural advancement, international business standards, and Spain’s experience in promoting natural and sustainable agricultural practices. Ambassador Lossada noted that with the appropriate policy and legislative backing, similar models could be adapted locally to boost productivity and create value within Ghana’s agro-industrial sector.

The Ambassador expressed Spain’s readiness to collaborate with the Ministry in identifying opportunities that align with Ghana’s local economic development priorities.

Source: Chantal Aidoo

Public Relations Unit, MLGCRA

The Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs (MLGCRA), through its Research, Statistics and Information Management (RSIM) Directorate, has taken a significant step toward deepening digital transformation within the Ministry as it engaged key stakeholders in a comprehensive review and training session on the Smart Workplace platform.
The engagement brought together Directors, Project Coordinators and technical officers to enhance their understanding of the platform’s features and how to apply them effectively for improved productivity across the civil service.
The Smart workplace is a Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) initiative that provides a virtual office platform for government employees. It is a suite of office productivity tools designed to promote collaboration among employees across Ministries, Departments and Agencies.
Welcoming participants, the Director in charge of RSIM, Mr. Divine Ayejoh, underscored the Ministry’s commitment to embracing technology as a driver of modern governance. He noted that digitization has become indispensable in an era where technology sits at the center of national development.
Mr. Ayejoh expressed confidence that the training would enable participants to fully acquaint themselves with the platform, ensuring a smooth transition when the Smart Workplace becomes fully operational within the Ministry.
Technical experts from E-Solutions and the National Information Technology Agency (NITA) facilitated the session, providing an insightful overview of the system. They emphasized that Ghana’s ongoing shift toward a paperless environment calls for digital tools that simplify workflow processes and enhance service delivery.
According to the facilitators, the Smart Workplace platform is designed to be user-friendly, efficient and secure. They highlighted its seamless interface and strong encryption features, developed in line with civil service standards regarding the handling of classified information and document accessibility.
Source: Chantal Aidoo
Public Relations Unit, MLGCRA