The Chartered Institute of Administrators and Management Consultants–Ghana (CIAMC-GH) has celebrated its 25th anniversary with a renewed commitment to strengthening professional administration, promoting ethical leadership and improving institutional governance across the country.
The Silver Jubilee Durbar, held in Accra Region , brought together traditional rulers, government officials, professional administrators, management consultants, academics, corporate executives and development partners.
The event was held under the theme, “Celebrating Twenty-Five Years of Excellence in Administration and Management Consultancy Practice,” the event highlighted the Institute’s achievements over the past quarter-century and outlined its priorities for professional development, digital transformation and institutional reform.
Institute Trains Over 1,900 Professionals
The Chief Executive Officer of CIAMC-GH, Dr. Samuel Mawusi Asafo, speaking at the event disclosed that the Institute had trained and certified more than 1,906 professional administrators and management consultants since its establishment.
He said the Institute had also organised 72 executive training programmes, workshops and conferences, established 12 regional and institutional chapters, developed six professional certification pathways and competency frameworks, and established partnerships with six national and international organisations.
According to him, these achievements demonstrate the Institute’s growing contribution to professional capacity building, organisational effectiveness and national development.
Dr. Asafo explained that the establishment of CIAMC-GH was driven by the recognition that administration should be treated as a specialised profession rather than merely a supporting function within organisations.
He said the founders envisioned an institution that would promote competence, integrity, ethical leadership and professional standards in administration and management consultancy.
Over the years, he noted, members of the Institute had contributed to strengthening operations in ministries, departments and agencies, educational institutions, healthcare facilities, financial institutions, private enterprises and civil society organisations.
He stressed that professional qualifications must translate into measurable improvements in organisational performance and public service delivery.
Digital Transformation and Professional Development
Dr. Asafo announced that the Institute would intensify efforts to strengthen professional certification, expand digital skills training, promote research and enhance consultancy standards.
He said CIAMC-GH would also prioritise mentorship for young professionals, international partnerships and advocacy for professional administration to receive greater national recognition.
The CEO maintained that emerging technologies and changing workplace demands required administrators and management consultants to continuously upgrade their knowledge and competencies.
He encouraged members to embrace innovation, uphold professional ethics and lead reforms within their respective institutions.
According to him, the Institute’s next phase of development would focus on preparing professionals capable of responding effectively to technological advancement and increasingly complex governance challenges.
Strong Institutions Critical to National Development
The Board Chairman, Ehunabobrim Prah Agyensaim VI, emphasised the importance of effective governance, transparency and accountability in building sustainable institutions.
He observed that strong institutions were essential to the successful implementation of national development policies and programmes.
According to him, professional administration should be recognised as a strategic institutional capability rather than a routine organisational support service.
He explained that effective administration promotes coordination, continuity, accountability and resilience, while weak administrative systems undermine even the most ambitious development initiatives.
The Board Chairman said the Institute would continue investing in professional education, research, digital innovation and institutional partnerships to strengthen its contribution to Ghana’s development.
He further identified artificial intelligence, digital transformation and evolving governance expectations as major developments likely to reshape administrative and management consultancy practices.
He expressed the Board’s ambition to position CIAMC-GH as a respected centre of professional excellence and thought leadership across Africa.
Government Reaffirms Commitment to Public Sector Reforms
The Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo, commended the Institute for its contribution to professional development and institutional strengthening over the past 25 years.
She said the government recognised professional bodies as important partners in improving governance, developing human capital and strengthening public institutions.
According to her, successful national development depends not only on well-designed policies but also on competent professionals and effective administrative systems capable of implementing them.
She noted that public institutions must become more responsive, transparent and efficient to meet the growing expectations of citizens.
The Minister highlighted the importance of professional administration in planning, budgeting, records management, financial accountability, project implementation and public service delivery.
She also emphasised the need to strengthen administrative capacity within metropolitan, municipal and district assemblies to improve local governance and community development.
Touching on digital transformation, she said technology offered opportunities to improve government services, but its successful adoption required skilled professionals, responsible leadership and effective information management.
She encouraged stronger collaboration among professional bodies, government institutions, universities and the private sector to promote organisational excellence and national competitiveness.
Ga Mantse Calls for Ethical Leadership and Institutional Cooperation
The Ga Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, underscored the importance of integrity, accountability and cooperation between traditional authorities and modern governance institutions.
He said Ghana’s development would be strengthened when traditional leadership and constitutional institutions worked together in the national interest.
According to him, traditional governance systems had historically played significant roles in maintaining peace, resolving disputes, protecting cultural heritage and promoting social cohesion.
He explained that the principles of consultation, justice, stewardship and service remained relevant to contemporary leadership and institutional development.
The Ga Mantse maintained that traditional authority and constitutional governance should be regarded as complementary systems rather than competing institutions.
He also stressed that national development required strong moral values alongside economic growth, technological advancement and modern infrastructure. He cautioned that technological progress without integrity and responsible leadership could undermine public confidence in institutions.
The traditional ruler commended CIAMC-GH for its commitment to professional excellence and encouraged its members to continue promoting ethical leadership and effective administration.
Anniversary Marks New Beginning
The Chairman of the Silver Jubilee Planning Committee, Ing. Dr. Nana Ato Arthur, described the anniversary as an opportunity to reflect on the Institute’s achievements while preparing for future challenges.
He paid tribute to the founders, former presidents, board chairmen, management, staff and members whose contributions had sustained the Institute over the years.
According to him, the next 25 years would require greater investment in professional education, research, emerging technologies, innovation and international collaboration.
He urged members to maintain high professional standards, mentor younger practitioners and contribute meaningfully to institutional transformation.
Dr. Arthur also expressed appreciation to the anniversary planning committee, sponsors, development partners and collaborating institutions for supporting the celebration.
The Silver Jubilee celebration further provided an opportunity to recognise the contributions of past leaders and professionals who have helped advance administration and management consultancy practice in Ghana.
As CIAMC-GH enters its next quarter-century, its leadership has reaffirmed its determination to expand professional opportunities, strengthen institutional capacity and promote ethical administration as a foundation for sustainable national development.
Source: Isaac Kofi Dzokpo
