The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has urged the Chartered Institute of Human Resource Management (CIHRM) to play a more proactive role in Ghana’s legislative processes, emphasizing the critical role of professional bodies in shaping sound public policy.
Addressing participants at the 2025 CIHRM Conference, held under the theme “Regulating HRM in Ghana: Standards, Ethics and Sustainability,” the minister challenged the institute to critically assess proposed legislation and contribute meaningfully to national discourse.
“Parliament is passing legislation—where do you stand, and what role do you play? Do you even analyse these bills, provide feedback, or demand that CIHRM be represented on relevant policymaking boards?” he asked.
Haruna Iddrisu reminded the gathering that under Article 106 of the Constitution, every bill must be gazetted to allow public input—an opportunity he believes professional bodies are not fully utilizing.
“When you hold back and do not contribute, you only help us pass bad laws,” he warned, urging the HR community to step forward and ensure their expertise shapes policies that affect both the workforce and national development.”
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