By Edward Acquah, GNA
Accra, Jan. 25, GNA – The Public Services Commission (PSC) on Friday held a farewell dinner in honour of Mrs Mabel Amoako-Atta, the retired Secretary to the Commission, in recognition of her contributions to strengthening standards, professionalism and effectiveness in Ghana’s Public Service.
Mrs Amoako-Atta, the first female and engineer to serve as Secretary to the PSC, retired on January 3, 2026, after 36 years of distinguished service.
In her address at the ceremony, she expressed gratitude to her colleagues, mentors and family, describing her tenure at the PSC as a “divine assignment.”
“I officially bring this chapter of my professional life to a close. I am deeply grateful to everyone I have worked with throughout this journey,” she said, adding that she hoped she had discharged her duties faithfully and to the best of her ability.
She traced her career from her beginnings as an Assistant Engineer at the Department of Feeder Roads, through the Local Government Service, to her appointment as Secretary to the PSC in 2020, acknowledging the role of senior public servants who mentored and supported her along the way.
Mrs Amoako-Atta paid tribute to former Heads of Service and chairpersons of the PSC she worked with over the years, noting that their leadership, mentorship and support significantly shaped her professional growth and prepared her for higher responsibilities.
Reflecting on her time at the Commission, she said her career was marked by diligence and commitment to duty, and commended the members, management and staff for their cooperation, urging them to remain committed to professionalism and service to the nation.
“As I bow out of active service, I do so with a heart full of gratitude and pride,” she said.
“I leave knowing that I gave my best, and I am confident that the Public Services Commission will continue to grow from strength to strength.”
The Guest Speaker, Dr Evans Aggrey-Darkoh, Head of the Civil Service, said it was important to recognise public servants while they were alive, stressing the critical role institutions such as the PSC played in maintaining standards and accountability in the public sector.
“The Public Services Commission exists to ensure that standards are maintained, systems are in place and public institutions behave properly,” he said, describing Mrs Amoako-Atta as consultative, accessible and efficient in her leadership.
Dr Aggrey-Darkoh encouraged public servants to commit to competence, continuous learning and mentorship, noting that national development depended on the quality of work delivered by public institutions.
Mrs Bridget Katsriku, the first female Chairperson of the PSC, commended the Commission for honouring dedicated service, urging the Public Service to continue to recognise and celebrate high performance to motivate others.
“Recognising hard work encourages others to also do their best,” she said.
Mrs Amoako-Atta is a civil engineer by training.
She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology and a Master of Science degree in Environmental Assessment and Management from Oxford Brookes University in the United Kingdom.
She joined the Ghana Civil Service in 1989 and became the first female Regional Engineer at the Department of Feeder Roads in 1996.
She later rose to the positions of Chief Engineer and Director at the Local Government Service before her appointment as Secretary to the PSC.
During her tenure at the Commission, Mrs Amoako-Atta played a key role in human resource management reforms, strategic planning, and initiatives aimed at promoting women in leadership within the public sector.
Goodwill messages poured in from guests at the send-off ceremony, including Professor Victor Agyeman, Chairman of the PSC; Dr Stella Agyemim-Boateng, Vice Chair; Rev. Edmund Fianko, Director-General of the National Communications Authority; Mrs Felicia Dapaah Agyeman-Boakye, Chief Director at the OHLGS; as well as family and friends.
GNA
Edited by Agnes Boye-Doe