President Akufo-Addo has tasked the State Interest and Governance Authority (SIGA) to probe the fractions by some state agencies cited in the 2021 Auditors General’s report.[ads2]
The President has directed SIGA to team up with the Auditor General to draw down the causes of the infractions, identify persons responsible, and make the necessary recommendations as prescribed by law.
Speaking at a meeting with Board Chairs of State Owned Enterprises, President Akufo-Addo gave SIGA a maximum of four weeks to submit its report before the Chief of Staff.[ads3]
The President indicated that the current trend of affairs did not reflect well on the various enterprises.
“It is a clear indication of poor supervision and management, as well as poor enforcement of implementation and sanctions of the needed measures.”[ads4]
He expressed worry as to why some specific entities performed badly whilst their counterparts in the private sector were thriving in the same sectors and making gains.
“I charge you to change the narrative. I look forward to a better picture when we meet next year by this time,” he added.
He ended by encouraging the entities to trade amongst themselves to increase production and patronage of domestic products and services.[ads5]
