Mr Andrews Asamoah, Yard Foreman, Ministry of Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, has received an award at the 2023 Civil Service Awards Ceremony.

The Ministry nominated him to show a deep appreciation for his remarkable works.

He was applauded by peers and superiors as the ‘’Punctuality and Dedication to Work Award’’ was bestowed upon him at the Civil Service Awards Ceremony, which took place on Friday, 3rd May ,2024 in Accra on the theme: “Combating threats to sub-regional peace and security: perspectives of the civil service.”

The awards ceremony, which formed part of the 2023 Civil Service Week Celebration, was to celebrate and recognize the invaluable contribution of employees of the Civil Service to national development.

Mr Andrews Asamoah was appointed as Driver Grade II on 16th September,2005, in the Chieftaincy   Division at the time when it was a Secretariat under the Office of the President.

He rose through the ranks to the grade of Yard Foreman on 1st July 2018, till date. He has been an exceptional driver throughout his years of service. In fact, all those who have ever worked with him testify to his hard work and dedication to work.

He is punctual to work, goes the extra mile (works beyond his regular schedule) and readily available whenever called upon (i.e available any time of day), according to Mr Joseph K. Amoah, Director of Finance and Administration at the Ministry.

A citation extoling his virtues, read, “His admirable attitude towards work and his cordial relationship with his superiors, colleagues have earned him more work, as he has become the first point of call to most of the staff whenever a driver is needed for any assignment.

Over his 19 years of service, he has been privileged to drive several senior officials including Directors, Chief Directors, and Ministers.

Ministers driven by him include Hon. S.K Boafo, Hon. Asoma Ahinsai, Hon. Dr. Henry Seidu Daanaa, Hon. Kojo Kum and Hon. Kofi Dzamesi.