President John Dramani Mahama has inaugurated a new seven-member board of the National Labour Commission (NLC), tasking its members to improve workplace justice through speedy, fair and transparent resolution of labour disputes in Ghana.
The President urged the newly appointed board to prioritise timely adjudication of employment-related complaints and take practical steps to restore public confidence in the commission.
According to Mahama, the credibility of the National Labour Commission is crucial to building trust between employers, workers and other social partners while promoting industrial harmony and economic stability.
He stressed that an efficient labour dispute resolution system would help protect workers’ livelihoods, strengthen employer-employee relationships and provide a secure environment for business investment.
President Mahama emphasised that workers who report workplace grievances deserve a fair hearing and prompt decisions from the appropriate authorities.
He stated that the commission has a responsibility to ensure that labour regulations are applied consistently and that every complaint receives the necessary attention.
The President congratulated the newly appointed members on their appointments and expressed appreciation to outgoing board members for their contributions and dedicated service to Ghana.
Justice Isaac Delali Duose Leads New NLC Board
Speaking on behalf of the newly inaugurated board, its chairperson, Justice (Rtd.) Isaac Delali Duose, thanked President Mahama for the confidence reposed in the team.
He pledged that the board would discharge its responsibilities with fairness, transparency and commitment to the commission’s mandate.
The new leadership is expected to strengthen the National Labour Commission’s role in resolving industrial disagreements, promoting workplace rights and maintaining peaceful relations between employers and employees.
Full List of New National Labour Commission Board Members
The seven-member board comprises representatives from organised labour, the Ghana Employers Association and government.
The members are:
- Justice (Rtd.) Isaac Delali Duose – Chairperson.
- Joseph Kingsley Amuah – Ghana Employers Association (GEA).
- Isaac Sackey – Ghana Employers Association (GEA).
- Prince William Ankrah – Organised Labour.
- Abdul-Samad Ali Gomdah – Organised Labour.
- Rosemond Freeman-Tettey – Government nominee.
- Antwi-Boasiako Sekyere – Government nominee.
The inauguration marks a new chapter for the National Labour Commission as it works to improve labour administration, promote industrial relations and ensure effective resolution of workplace disputes in Ghana.
The commission plays an important role in maintaining industrial peace by addressing disagreements between employers and workers and supporting compliance with labour laws.
President Mahama’s directive places renewed emphasis on timely justice, accountability and transparency in Ghana’s employment and labour relations sector.
Source: newsthemegh.com