Government has reinforced a ban on the procurement of Christmas gifts and presents with state funds.
A statement signed by the Minister for Communications, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, said the 2013 directive banning all MDAs from buying Christmas gifts using resources from the consolidated fund “is still in force and all concerned are expected to comply.”
President Mahama in 2013 directed all Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to desist from using public resources for Christmas and New Year gifts such as hampers during the Christmas festivities.
The decision which initially affected only Ministries was extended to include the Departments and Agencies.
Government asked Ministers of State to ensure strict compliance with the directive at all levels of government, adding that “Heads of MDAs which flout the directive would be surcharged with the cost of same to serve as a deterrent to others.”
By: Marian Efe Ansah/citifmonline.com/Ghana.