Dominic Anarigide has officially assumed office as the new Managing Director of the Irrigation Company of Upper Region (ICOUR), with a strong call for unity, teamwork, and reform to reposition the company for national relevance.
Although his predecessor, Dr. Benedict Bonaventure Aligebam, was absent at the ceremony, the Bolgatanga High Court had earlier dismissed an injunction application he filed in an attempt to stay in office despite reaching the compulsory retirement age.
The brief handover ceremony was successfully conducted by the Acting MD, Mr. Charles Aboyella, who officially transferred responsibilities to Mr. Anarigide at ICOUR headquarters.
Vision for ICOUR: Reunite, Rebrand, and Regroup
Delivering his maiden speech, Mr. Anarigide emphasized unity and teamwork as the foundation for organizational revival. He outlined a three-pronged strategy: Reunite, Rebrand, and Regroup, to rebuild ICOUR into a vibrant, results-driven institution.
“What ICOUR needs now is unity,” he said. “I want to summarize that in three actions: we must reunite as a workforce, rebrand the company’s image, and regroup our efforts to fulfill our mission. Where there is turbulence in an organization, unity is always affected. I echo the call by the Minister—we must be united.”
He expressed hope to see a team of staff working in synergy, aligned by a common vision and purpose, especially in service to Ghanaian farmers and the future of irrigation development in Ghana.
“I want to see a workforce committed to the interest of farmers and to the growth of ICOUR. If Ghana is listing high-performing public institutions, ICOUR must be among them.”
Minister and Board Chair Inspects Facilities, Decries Decline
Prior to the official handover, the Upper East Regional Minister and Board Chairman of ICOUR, Mr. Donatus Akamugri Atanga, led a team—including Mr. Anarigide and other officials—to inspect ICOUR’s facilities across the region.
Following the inspection, Mr. Akamugri expressed deep concern over the deteriorating state of key infrastructure, many of which once served as revenue-generating assets for the government but is now non-functional or neglected.
“Almost all the major infrastructures under ICOUR are currently defunct. This is unacceptable, and it reflects the urgent need for a united and committed workforce to restore the company’s value,” the minister stated.
He called on all ICOUR staff to work together diligently to revive the company and help it reclaim its status as one of Ghana’s leading state-owned enterprises.
Source: A1Radioonline.com|101.1Mhz|David Azure|Bolgatanga
