The Chartered Institute of Human Resource Management Ghana (CIHRM) has taken another bold step in advancing professional governance and operational excellence with the inauguration of its statutory and advisory committees on August, in Accra.
The event, dubbed brought together some of Ghana’s finest HR experts, Fellows, and practitioners who have volunteered to serve the Institute in various capacities. The committees inaugurated include the Executive Committee, Human Resource Committee, Publicity, Communication and Events Committee, Professional Certification Board, Finance Committee, Audit Committee, Education, Research and Policy Committee, Fellowship, Membership and Registration Committee, Infrastructure and ICT Committee, and the Legal, Ethics and Disciplinary Committee.
The ceremony, which was graced by the President of the Institute, Mrs. Florence Hutchful, and the Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Francis Eduku and other council members, was marked by a renewed sense of commitment and enthusiasm as the members took their oath of service. The swearing-in was administered by the President, who charged the committees to work diligently and uphold the values of professionalism, ethics, and collaboration.
In her address, Mrs. Hutchful underscored the importance of collective leadership in driving the Institute’s strategic agenda. “These committees embody the strength of our profession; people who give their time, expertise, and energy to build something greater than themselves,” she said. “CIHRM is evolving, and it is through such structures that we ensure sustainability, accountability, and growth across all facets of our operations.”
For his part, Dr. Eduku commended the committee members for their willingness to serve and highlighted the crucial role they will play in the Institute’s growth efforts. “This inauguration is not just a formality ; it signifies the importance we attach to the growth of this institution and the confidence we have in our professionals,” he stated. “As we design our growth strategies, strengthen our systems, and expand our reach and membership base, these committees will be at the heart of that transformation.”
With the committees now fully operational, CIHRM is poised to deepen its impact, reinforce ethical HR practice, and strengthen its position as the leading professional body shaping the future of human resource management in Ghana.
