The former Managing Director of Ghana Post Company Limited, Bice Osei Kuffour, popularly known as Obour, has shared his thoughts on his time at the helm of the state-owned postal service.

In an interview on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen show, Obour reflected on the progress the company made under his leadership

He stated that he left the organisation in a healthy state and at its peak, needing only good continuity and skilled leadership to sustain its success.

“I left Ghana Post at its highest level. It was a healthy organisation, and it requires continuity with the right skills to keep moving forward,” he said.

Obour stressed the importance of continuity to ensure the growth of the postal service, stressing that it had reached a point where stability was key.

He also mentioned that during his tenure, he introduced long service awards for employees who had worked for more than five years.

“When I took over as the MD, there was a legacy debt, and we worked hard to clear some of those arrears. Some employees had been at Ghana Post for 15 to 18 years, so we promoted many of them in 2023 to recognise their long service. We also promoted people who had served 10 and 5 years.”

These promotions, Obour noted, gave staff a sense of motivation and a boost in morale.

He explained that despite challenges like salary limitations, the staff were happy with the improvements and initiatives implemented during his time in office.

“We introduced a transport allowance, and the workers were happy. Though the salaries weren’t perfect, they appreciated the efforts we made on their behalf.”

Obour also took pride in the modernisation of the company’s fleet, revealing that under his leadership, Ghana Post added about 22 new vehicles, including buses, and nearly 100 motorcycles to its existing fleet.

“The post office is now more competitive than before. We were able to improve our transportation network, which made a significant difference in service delivery” he noted.

Looking back on his tenure, Obour expressed confidence in the strides made during his leadership.

“Many initiatives were introduced, and I believe I did well during my time at Ghana Post,” he said. “There has been massive growth, and if this progress continues, the post office will become a great institution.”

Obour resigned from his position as Managing Director of Ghana Post some weeks ago, leaving behind a legacy of growth and change at the state-run postal service.