The Ahafo Regional Coordinating Council (RCC), through its Budget Unit, has held a two-day production session for the 2027 budget, alongside an on-site Government Integrated Financial Management Information System (GIFMIS) upload exercise from 21st to 22nd October 2026 at the Ahafo RCC Conference Room in Goaso.
The programme began with a welcome address by the Chief Director of the Ahafo RCC, Mr. Joseph Frimpong Naayo, who spoke on behalf of the Ahafo Regional Minister, Hon. Mrs. Charity Gardiner. He welcomed participants and underscored the importance of the exercise in facilitating effective budget preparation and ensuring the accurate capture of budget information on the GIFMIS platform.
Mr. Samed L. Kanton, Ahafo Regional Budget Analyst, also addressed participants, highlighting the importance of the budget production process and the need for effective coordination to ensure the accurate preparation and submission of budget information. His remarks reinforced the need for commitment and collaboration among the relevant officers to achieve the objectives of the exercise.
As part of the programme, Mr. Albert Kofi Prempeh, Budget Analyst, delivered a presentation on Hyperion, highlighting its relevance to the budget production process and its role in supporting effective budget planning and management. The presentation was followed by practical sessions during which participants engaged in hands-on exercises to enhance their understanding and application of the system in the budget preparation process.
The two-day exercise was organised to facilitate the preparation of the 2027 budget and ensure the timely and accurate upload of the required budget information onto the GIFMIS platform. It also provided an opportunity for participants to improve their technical skills and familiarise themselves with the relevant financial management systems.
In his closing remarks, Mr. Joseph Frimpong Naayo, Chief Director of the Ahafo RCC, commended the participants and the Budget Unit for their involvement in the exercise. He emphasised the importance of applying the knowledge and skills acquired during the session to ensure accurate budget preparation and the effective use of the relevant financial management systems.
The exercise forms part of the Ahafo RCC Budget Unit’s efforts to improve the quality of budget data, strengthen financial management practices, and promote transparency and accountability in the management of public resources. It also reinforces the Council’s commitment to ensuring the effective preparation of the 2027 budget for the Ahafo Region.
