Ghana: OHLGS Trains Municipal Assemblies On Digital Revenue Collection

The Office of the Local Government Service (OHLGS) has organized a two-day training workshop aimed at building the capacity of ten staff members from each of the 35 Municipal Assemblies participating in the Ghana Secondary Cities Support Programme (GSCSP). The training focuses on the use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to enhance revenue mobilisation and management at the local level.

The workshop, which brings together the first set of two batches of officers, took place in Kumasi from 16th to 20th February 2026.

In his opening remarks, Prof. Lord Mensah, Head of the Local Government Service, emphasised that traditional methods of revenue mobilisation are no longer sufficient. He highlighted the need for Assemblies to embrace technology in order to enhance efficiency and strengthen local governance.
“Without adequate and proper utilisation of revenue, it becomes extremely difficult for Assemblies to deliver essential services such as sanitation, education, health, and infrastructure,” he stated.

The training focuses on the use of the dL-Rev software, equipping participants with knowledge and skills in digital revenue collection, process automation, and data accuracy. It also aims to improve transparency, boost public confidence, and ensure more effective governance.

Prof. Mensah described the workshop as both timely and strategic, noting that it supports the mission of the Local Government Service and aligns with the goals of the GSCSP by strengthening institutional capacity and promoting transparency in local revenue management.

Delivering a speech on behalf of the Ashanti Regional Minister, Hon. Dr. Frank Amoakohene, a representative underscored the pivotal role of the dL-Rev system in improving revenue management within Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs). He explained that the initiative, under the Secondary Cities Support Programme, is designed to equip local authorities with the tools needed to mobilise and manage Internally Generated Funds (IGF) more effectively.

The Minister noted that many MMDAs still rely heavily on transfers from the Central Government, which are often unpredictable and insufficient. He, therefore, urged the swift deployment of the dL-Rev software to help Assemblies generate adequate revenue and enhance local service delivery.

Participants were encouraged to view ICT as an enabling tool rather than a challenge and to foster collaboration among revenue collectors, finance officers, and management teams in facilitating the transition to digital systems.

The workshop is expected to modernise revenue mobilisation, increase locally generated funds, and contribute to the sustainable development of communities across Ghana.