Mr Mawusi Afele, outgoing Acting General Manager of the Ghana News Agency (GNA) has officially handed over the administration of the Agency to Mr Bernard Abraham Otabil, the incoming General Manager.
Mr Otabil assumed office on Friday, March 1, 2013 following his appointment to the position by the National Media Commission.
At a brief handing over ceremony in Accra on Monday, Mr Afele who is proceeding on retirement, said the ceremony was to formalise the transition process.
Mr Otabil stated his belief in team work to enhance productivity, saying "we collectively win and collectively lose".
He tasked heads of the various departments of the GNA to play their roles as instructors and mentors for those who work under them, and to consider the welfare of staff through motivation.
"Once they are given everything they need for their work, with prompt payment of their allowances and salaries, we can hold them accountable when they fail to deliver", Mr Otabil said.