The New Ag. Executive Secretary of the Lands Commission, Benjamin Arthur, has given a firm assurance to the immediate past Executive Secretaries of the Lands Commission, James Dadson and Alhaji Sulemana Mahama, that he will do his best to ensure that their efforts in building a strong land administration system is not wasted but put to good use.

Giving a short speech at a send-off ceremony organized to celebrate the former Executive Secretaries, he stated that the work vested by his predecessors cannot be overemphasized.

Mr Arthur opined that he is optimistic that with most challenges reduced to the barest minimum and with the work that has been done, he is certain that his work will be quite smooth as he rides on their success to achieve the hopes and aspirations of the Lands Commission.

He further extended his appreciation to Mr. James Dadson for the good training offered him while he worked as his deputy in charge of operations and to Alhaji for his continuous guidance over the years.

On his part, the outgoing Executive Secretary, Surv. James Dadson, expressed his gratitude to the Commission for celebrating him and for its support during his days as the Executive Secretary.

He particularly extended his heartfelt regard to the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel A. Jinapor, for the support and the Deputy Minister responsible for Lands and Forestry, Benito Owusu Bio, for always being available for the Commission’s needs. He expressed optimism that the same support he received will be leveled up for the incoming Executive Secretary to continue with the good work that has already been done.

“The journey has been worth it. Good times and turbulent times, but in all, we sailed through. And truthfully, the teamwork has brought us thus far and I am grateful, Thank you all.”
James Dadson

On his part, Alhaji Sulemana Mahama, retired Executive Secretary of the Commission prior to Mr. Dadson, also appreciated the organizers of the programme for the recognition and the celebration.

He gave a short advice to the incoming Executive Secretary and the other continuing officers to “stay true to yourself, stay true to your God, and stay true to the Lands Commission”.

Lands commission celebrates past executives

Meanwhile, Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources responsible for Lands and Forestry, Benito Owusu-Bio, on behalf of the Sector Minister, Samuel A. Jinapor, congratulated the duo for their contribution towards land administration in Ghana.

He applauded Mr. Dadson and Alhaji Sulemana for giving so much of their lives to building a better land administration system than it was before, stating that, “it therefore makes it very worthy and important to hold such a sendoff programme for them”.

The National Chairman of the Commission, Alex Quaynor, charged the Management and staff of the Commission to braise themselves for the tasks ahead as government makes efforts to support the Commission with adequate resources for a more effective Land administration system for the country.

He highlighted that in the future, transitions will be smooth for the Commission to organize proper send-off ceremonies of such nature for Executives who have served the Commission and the country well.

“We are forging an institution together, it will not be easy but in all, we must have one objective, that is to do our best, work in the interest of Ghana, be committed to our work and let us always remember why we have come to work and do more”.
Alex Quaynor

Furthermore, former Executive Secretaries and Senior officers of the Commission and the Ministry also took turns to wish them well, with some goodwill messages from the Administrator of Stool Lands, Mrs. Maame Ama Edumadze-Acquah and other attendees taken.