PRCD Hosts Maiden Breakfast Meeting for PROs to Strengthen Public Sector Communication and Collaboration

The Public Relations Coordinating Division (PRCD) of the Information Services Department (ISD) on Friday, 5 June 2026, held its maiden Breakfast Meeting for Public Relations Managers across the various Ministries Departments and Agencies at the Accra City Hotel, creating a platform for the PR Managers and the ISD management to network, connect, exchange ideas, and explore strategies for strengthening public sector communications in Ghana.
The breakfast meeting, held under the theme “networking, Connecting, Learning and Sharpening Our Craft,” brought together practitioners to share meals, relax and reflect on their roles as well as share practical approaches to improving communication delivery across public sector institutions.
In her opening remarks, the Ag. Director of the Information Services Department (ISD), Dr. Winifred Nafisa Mahama, encouraged participants not to be discouraged by challenges or scepticism that often accompany new initiatives. She observed that meaningful progress often attracts differing opinions, but stressed that development is only possible when individuals are willing to take bold steps. Dr. Mahama further urged participants to embrace continuous learning and growth, noting that it is more valuable to try, learn, and improve than to remain inactive due to fear of failure.
The Head of the Public Relations Coordinating Division (PRCD), Rev. Mrs. Charlotte Hanson, as part of the purpose of the breakfast meeting highlighted that practitioners go through mechanical and sidentry lifestyles and therefore require an activity that is informal but at the same time would provide a productive platform not only to share a meal but enable them to network, connect and Strengthen collaboration among themselves thereby creating a bond to unite the practioners in delivering Government communications effectively and efficiently.
Rev Mrs Hanson described the breakfast meeting as a significant milestone that has the potential to grow into a strong professional platform for communicators.
She added that the PRCD would in the near future extend invitation to other Proffessional bodies such as the Institute of Public Relations (IPR), Ghana and Human Resource bodies among others to create networking in the field of information disseminating and communication.
She emphasised the importance of collaboration in addressing emerging communication challenges such as misinformation, disinformation and public perception issues, noting that practitioners must remain well-informed to deliver accurate, timely, and credible information to the evolving public.
She further highlighted that the platform would help strengthen coordination among practitioners, promote peer support, and enhance collective impact. Citing the African proverb, “If you want to go fast, go alone; if you want to go far, go together,” she encouraged participants not to be discouraged about the low turnout at the first breakfast meeting but to view the initiative as the beginning of deeper professional collaboration, a moment to relax, have fun and laugh, exchange ideas, share experiences and expertise on the field of work from veterans to improve upon our work.
The meeting also featured an interactive segment dubbed “PR in 30 Seconds,” where participants shared unusual, challenging, and memorable experiences from their work in public relations and how it was addressed. The session generated lively engagements and offered practical insights into the realities of Public Sector Communications practice.
Participants welcomed the initiative and expressed optimism that it would become a regular platform for peer learning, networking, and professional development. The meeting ended with a renewed commitment among practitioners to deepen collaboration and advance effective public communication across institutions and globally.