CIAMC marks 25th anniversary with call to embrace AI in administration                    

By Samuel SAM, Tamale

The Chartered Institute of Administrators and Management Consultants-Ghana (CIAMC) has launched its 25th anniversary celebrations with a strong call for members to embrace information and communication technology (ICT), particularly artificial intelligence (AI), in the performance of administrative functions.

This call was made during the institute’s anniversary launch and dinner – which coincided with its 7th Annual Conference – held at the Dr. Andani Andan Academic Board Chamber of the University for Development Studies (UDS) in Tamale. The event was held under the theme ‘The Power of Adaptability: Thriving in a Dynamic Administrative Landscape’.

Speaking at the event on behalf of the Minister for Education, the ministry’s Technical Advisor, Professor George K.T. Oduro, emphasised the need for administrators to acquire digital competencies to ensure efficient service delivery and enhance productivity, which would ultimately contribute to national economic growth.

He noted that for CIAMC to survive 25 years of professional challenges while maintaining its focus on quality administrative and management consultancy, it must have been founded on a solid and transformational vision.

“For the institute to thrive this long, it required a foundation built on professional excellence and a sustained commitment to development. It also requires administrators who understand government policies and offer competent support to ministers and chief executives,” Prof. Oduro said.

He affirmed government’s confidence in CIAMC’s credibility and its capacity to set benchmarks for administrative excellence, not only in Ghana but across the African continent.

Northern Regional Minister Adolf Ali John also addressed the gathering and encouraged administrators to adapt swiftly to technological advancements and institutional changes in order to maintain their relevance and enhance efficiency.

“Administrators are the invisible support systems that ensure institutions run smoothly. Their ability to adapt to change cannot be overemphasised,” he said. He also urged members to prioritise ongoing professional development in fields such as data analytics, digital literacy and organisational behaviour.

He further called on members to engage actively with government’s 24-hour economy initiative, study its framework and provide input to enhance its implementation.

Chief Executive Officer-CIAMC, Dr. Samuel Mawusi Asafo, reiterated the institute’s commitment to equipping its members with the necessary skills to remain effective and relevant in today’s digital era.

“AI has come to stay. It is transforming everything and making processes easier, but it also comes with risks. Members are therefore urged to be mindful of security and ethical concerns while integrating AI into their work,” Dr. Asafo said.

He stressed that digital transformation should never come at the expense of values and professional principles.

President-CIAMC Tamale Branch, Bernard Alando, paid tribute to the indispensable role that administrators play in nation-building – noting that administration is the engine that powers institutions and national development.

“At the heart of every thriving profession – be it education, health, diplomacy, business or governance – you will find strong administrative systems. Without them, development would falter,” he said.

He described CIAMC’s 25-year journey as one of “professional excellence, capacity development, ethical leadership and national service”, and called on members to lead with integrity while contributing meaningfully to the country’s transformation agenda.

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